AC 2007-2319: DATA ACQUISITION AND COMPUTER SIMULATIONINTEGRATED EXPERIMENT FOR AN UNDERGRADUATE MACHINEDYNAMICS LABORATORYPetru-Aurelian Simionescu, University of Tulsa Petru-Aurelian Simionescu is currently an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Tulsa. His teaching and research interests are in the areas of Dynamics, Vibrations, Optimal design of mechanical systems, Mechanisms and Robotics, CAD and Computer Graphics. He is on leave to the University of Alabama at Birmingham.Jeremy S. Daily, University of Tulsa Jeremy S. Daily is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Tulsa. His teaching and research interests are in the areas of
Paper ID #9389Sensor-based Experimental Evaluation of Mixing Characteristics in Laboratory-scale Reactor SystemsDr. Steven C. Chiesa P.E., Santa Clara University Professor Chiesa is an associate professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Santa Clara Univer- sity. He has been teaching environmental engineering courses at the university level for over 30 years. He holds a BS degree from Santa Clara University, an MS degree from Stanford University, and a PhD degree from the University of Notre Dame. Page
2006-2251: ADDING A HANDS-ON LABORATORY EXPERIENCE TO THEFRESHMAN ENGINEERING PROGRAMMING CLASS AT CLARKSONUNIVERSITYJohn Bean, Paul Smith's CollegeJames Carroll, Clarkson UniversityJohn P. Dempsey, Clarkson UniversityAndrew H. Strong, Clarkson UniversityWilliam R. Wilcox, Clarkson University Page 11.158.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006Adding a Hands-On Laboratory Experience to the FreshmanEngineering Programming Class at Clarkson UniversityAbstractClarkson University received a grant from the National Science Foundation to effectcurriculum reform by adding more hands-on experiences in engineering classes. The firstclass for attempted reform was the freshman
AC 2012-4676: FOSTERING STUDENTS’ CAPABILITY OF DESIGNINGEXPERIMENTS THROUGH THEME-SPECIFIC LABORATORY DESIGNPROJECTSDr. Hyun W. Kim, Youngstown State University Hyun W. Kim is a professor of mechanical engineering in the Department of Mechanical and Indus- trial Engineering at Youngstown State University. He has been teaching and developing the Thermal Fluid Applications course and the companion laboratory course for the past few years. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Ohio and is currently conducting applied research in hydraulics and micro gas turbines. He helps the local industry and engineers with his expertise in heat transfer and thermal sciences. Kim received a B.S.E. degree from Seoul National
Paper ID #7273Laboratory Experiment in Engineering Materials for Upper-Level Under-graduate and Graduate StudentsDr. David R Veazie P.E., Southern Polytechnic State University Dr. Veazie received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Southern University in 1986, and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1987 and 1993, respectively. He worked for AT&T Bell Laboratories in New Jersey as a Member of the Technical Staff and was a National Research Council (NRC) Postdoctoral Fellow at the NASA Langley Research Center. In 1994, he joined Clark Atlanta University’s Department of Engineering, and
AC 2011-1400: CONNECTING THEORY AND PRACTICE: LABORATORY-BASED EXPLORATIONS OF THE NAE GRAND CHALLENGESLisa Huettel, Duke University Lisa G. Huettel received the B.S. degree in engineering science from Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, in 1994 and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Duke University, Durham, NC, in 1996 and 1999, respectively. She is currently an Associate Professor of the Practice in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University, where she also serves as the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Her interests include engineering education and applications of statistical signal processing
Paper ID #8596Effectiveness of Green-BIM Teaching Method in Construction Education Cur-riculumProf. Jin-Lee Kim P.E., California State University Long Beach Jin-Lee Kim, Ph.D., P.E., LEED AP BD+C is an Assistant Professor of Dept. of Civil Engineering & Construction Engineering Management at California State University, Long Beach. He is a Director of Green Building Information Modeling laboratory at CSULB. He has earned a doctorate degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida, majoring Construction Engineering Management with a minor in Statistics. His research interests include construction engineering
control. Following this, the class completes the exercisewith the PID instruction in RSLogix500. Both methods will be compared in terms of speed,complexity, and accuracy.The laboratory assignments in controlling the oven heater temperature and dimming the lamp aregiven to the students so that they experience the effectiveness of the PID control. The studentswill practice the scaling of input and output variables and loop closure through this exercise.The closed-loop control concept is emphasized through these exercises. The closed-loopPMDCM control is the last assignment of the PID teaching components. The two PMDCMs areconnected back-to-back to form a motor-generator set. The PMDCM generator works as atachometer to close the velocity loop. The
communicating theoretical knowledge, successful engineering education programsequip prospective engineers with the strategies and methods to solve practical problemsencountered in the work place. In contrast to many of the limited-scope problems in textbooks,practical problems are open-ended, loosely structured, and complex. Engineering programs havelong recognized the need to convey both theoretical and practical knowledge by supplementingtextbooks and lectures with laboratory experiences and integrated design projects; however,many of the teaching methods employed in the traditional lecture hall are carried over to the labenvironment.In the fall 2014, we observed student difficulty in solving open-ended problems, leading to lowachievement outcomes
class or handling check-out procedures for students who do the experiment at home, andorganizing staff or TA help during the experiment.This model was tried as part of an NSF CCLI grant at a large ECE program across 15 differentcourses, 37 instructors, and 2700 students1-3. The corresponding experiments include ones oncircuits, signals and systems, electromagnetic, and controls. Experience gained during this grantperiod helped to develop implementation strategies and best practices to address the facultyconcerns and logistics challenges4. To be successful, the model requires an established set ofexperimental modules using common platforms, laboratory staff support, teaching assistantsupport, a sufficient number of experimental set-ups for each
objectives of themechanical engineering program conformed to the ABET Accreditation standards of “keepingabreast with current technology.” As a result of this slow loop assessment, the Dean of theAcademic Board approved a comprehensive change to the mechanical engineering program,incorporating additional disciplines in the biological sciences, mechatronics, energy systems, andsystems engineering. Furthermore, in order to continually teach the recent technologicaladvances in society, a slow loop assessment was also conducted in each of the courses taught inthe mechanical engineering program. As a result, the Engineering Materials course at WestPoint incorporated the study of newer classes of materials such as biomaterials, nanotechnology
, "Process control laboratory experiments using LabVIEW," Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, 2001.7. D. Um and V. Sriraman, "Teaching basic control systems theory using robots," Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, 2004.8. S. Daniels, D. Harding, and M. Collura, "Introducing feedback control to first year engineering students using LabVIEW," Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, 2005.9. C. Chen and J. Derr, "Radio-controlled robot lawnmower," Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference &
behaviors. In addition, thecurrent work has only examined individually written lab reports. It would be interesting to see iflab reports written in groups are more or less likely to demonstrate the desired high levelbehaviors. Finally, future lab handouts will be more explicit in asking for the desired behaviors,and the introductory lectures for the term will be revised to discuss the higher level analysisneeded for laboratory work.AcknowledgementsThe authors would like to gratefully acknowledge Michael Fried of the Northeastern UniversityCenter for Advancing Teaching and Learning through Research for his assistance in developingand administering the survey.References1 Lyle D. Feisel and Albert J. Rosa, “The Role of the Laboratory in Undergraduate
at their conference. The MSC agreed to match the ASQ-MQD challenge. NCSLI has dedicated funds in the budget for this effort and is seeking additional grants to support the effort. Proposals will be reviewed in March 2009. • NCSLI continues to pursue financial support for another outreach tool that would be available to teachers and students. It is a “Virtual Physical Laboratory” and was developed by a scientist in the United Kingdom for use while teaching measurements in India where they had very few laboratories for hands-on experiments. The U.K. has distributed this product nation wide. It is an ideal resource for school districts where funding is inadequate to support laboratory experiments
AC 2009-1711: ARE SIMULATION TOOLS DEVELOPED AND USED BYEXPERTS APPROPRIATE EXPERIMENTATION TOOLS FOR EDUCATIONALCONTEXTS?Alejandra Magana , Purdue UniversitySean Brophy, Purdue UniversityGeorge Bodner, Purdue University Page 14.231.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Are Simulation Tools Developed and Used by Experts Appropriate Experimentation Tools for Educational Contexts?Abstract Simulations and visualizations can lead to significant improvements in students’conceptual understanding. This increased understanding may be due to the formation of expert-like dynamic mental models. Laboratory simulations have been used in
theinterdisciplinary nature of those processes.IntroductionIn a fast changing industrial environment, educational laboratory activities need to keep pacewith new and emerging technologies that are implemented, in order to provide students with therequired skills consistent with the newest technologies available. Real life industrial settings areoften too expensive and complex to implement at laboratory level. The fundamental challengingproblems in manufacturing education are related to: (a) Improving the student–instructionaltechnologies interface to incorporate the required learning tools; (b) Improving teaching andlearning effectiveness. On the other hand, the advancement of increasing efficiency and reducingthe cost of manufacturing is contingent on
Asynchronous Passive Optical Networks. He remains an active consultant in radio frequency and analog circuit design, and teaches review coursed for the engineering Fundamentals Examination.Dr. Thomas F. Schubert Jr. P.E., University of San Diego Thomas F. Schubert, Jr. received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of California, Irvine. He is currently a Professor of electrical engineering at the University of San Diego, and came there as a founding member of the engineering faculty in 1987. He previously served on the electrical engineering faculty at the University of Portland, Portland OR and Portland State University, Portland OR and on the engineering staff at Hughes Aircraft
radio communications. From 1976 to 1978 he was at Starkey Labs. Inc., Minneapolis MN, as a Staff Re- search Engineer, working on applications of digital signal processing for the design of advanced hearing instruments, and for their automated evaluation. Since 1979 he has been on the faculty at Virginia Poly- technic Institute and State University, Blacksburg VA, currently as Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Director of the Digital Signal Processing Research Laboratory (DSPRL). Page 23.290.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Closing the Design
. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Ferri received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University in 1981 and his PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University in 1985. He has been a faculty member in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech since 1985 and currently serves as the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies in Mechanical Engineering. He is a Member of ASEE and a Fellow of ASME.Prof. Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Kenneth Connor is a professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering, where he teaches courses on plasma physics, electromagnetics, electronics and instrumentation, electric power, and
, both in chemical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Ga. Before coming to teaching, she had worked for Intel Corporation as a Senior Process Engineer. Her current research interests are in the areas of biodegradable materials and green processes involving polymers, composites, semiconductors, and su- percritical fluids. Page 25.1307.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 The Impact of a Prototype Exemplar on Design Creativity: A Case Study in Novice DesignersAbstractAn investigation into the impact of the
environment. Others simply left for jobs in industry. Each DoD activity had itsown BRAC experience.The Navy Metrology Engineering Center and Gage and Standards Laboratory (now consolidatedinto the Measurement Science and Technology Laboratory) are located at the Naval SurfaceWarfare Center, Corona, CA (NSWC Corona Division). This Metrology Engineering Center andassociated Laboratory provide for all of the Navy and Marine Corps Test and MeasurementSystems (TAMS) research, development and engineering support. The engineering capabilitiesrequired to be sustained in order to perform this important function span a multitude ofdisciplines from electronic/electrical (both high and low power), mechanical, microwave,chemical, pressure, temperature, and
2006-943: TEACHING STUDENTS HOW TO EVALUATE THEREASONABLENESS OF STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS RESULTSJames Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. James Hanson is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He teaches mechanics courses for the freshman through senior levels including structural analysis and design. He is a strong advocate of hands-on learning and problem-based learning. He is a licensed professional engineer. He has also taught at Cornell University and Bucknell University. Page 11.1225.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006
2006-944: ASSESSING TEACHING METHODS FOR A COURSE IN NUMERICALMETHODSAutar Kaw, University of South Florida Autar K Kaw is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Jerome Krivanek Distinguished Teacher at the University of South Florida. With major funding from NSF, he is developing customized and holistic web-based modules for an undergraduate course in Numerical Methods (http://numericalmethods.eng.usf.edu). He has authored the textbook - Mechanics of Composite Materials, which is currently in its second edition. His scholarly interests include development of instructional technologies, integrating research in the classroom, thermal stresses, computational mechanics, and nanomechanics of
]. Despite what is known about Millenniallearners, however, traditional laboratory courses tend to fall short of addressing effectiveteaching methods recommended for millennial student learning[1-4]. Page 24.940.2II. Case-studies teaching method Step-by-step laboratories for the 21st century learner are relatively ineffective, providelimited student critical thinking, and often leaves little to no impact on student learning andcontent retention[5-11]. Examples of methods to reform laboratory experiences include the use of“story” based historical cases, vignettes, dramatizations, thematic narratives, and dialogues inchemistry and physics
2006-203: A HANDS-ON, INTERDISCIPLINARY LABORATORY PROGRAM ANDEDUCATIONAL MODEL TO STRENGTHEN A RADAR CURRICULUM FORBROAD DISTRIBUTIONMark Yeary, University of Oklahoma Dr. Mark Yeary is an Assistant Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. He has many years of experience as a teaching assistant, lecturer, and assistant professor. Since January of 1993, he has taught many students in various laboratories and lecture courses, culminating in approximately 11 years of teaching experience. For the 1999-00 academic year, he received the Outstanding Professor Award, given by the Texas A&M student chapters of IEEE and Eta Kappa Nu, and IBM in Austin
educationalvalue, and the statistics is provided of student evaluation of the VIs as learning tools in the lab.1. IntroductionTo bring automatic, computer-controlled experiments into teaching laboratories, especially at theintroductory level, where they must be accessible to every student, might be a dream of many labinstructors. There are several challenges on the road to its fulfillment, both on the technical andpedagogical sides. The technical ones include: (a) availability of proper test and measurementinstruments along with computers, (b) successful choice of software, (c) its adaptation to theneeds of Instructional Laboratories, and – nearly inevitable – (d) debugging. The mainpedagogical challenge is to find the wise balance between traditional
Paper ID #9411Development and Implementation of Interactive Virtual Laboratories to HelpStudents Learn Threshold Concepts in Thermodynamics – Year 1Dr. Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University Milo Koretsky is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from UC San Diego and his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, all in Chemical Engineering. He currently has research activity in areas related engineering education and is interested in integrating technology into effective educational practices and in promoting the use of higher-level cognitive skills in engineering problem
Engineering Education, 2014 An Implementation of Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN) Using a Course Management System Platform in an Undergraduate Experimental Engineering CourseAbstractExperimental Engineering at Harvey Mudd College is a sophomore-level, semester-long course,involving multiple experiments covering a number of engineering disciplines. The primarypurpose of the course is to teach basic instrumentation and measurement techniques; good labnotebook practice; technical report writing; analysis and presentation of data; the usage ofexperimental results for engineering design purposes; and the beginnings of professionalpractice. During the 2011-2012 academic year, we implemented a transition from
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Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA. His current teaching interests include fundamental ECE classes. Page 22.51.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 A laboratory project introducing basic microprocessor hardware and software for an introductory undergraduate ECE class for non-majorsMost electrical and computer engineering departments in the United States and abroad typicallyoffer a fundamental one or two semester course in ECE for non- major students. Sometimes, thiscourse is offered to