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Unique Laboratory Experiments and Programs Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Manar Shami, University of the Pacific; Ed Pejack, University of the Pacific; Ravinder Jain, University of the Pacific

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Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Cincinnati. He has been a Littauer Fellow at Harvard University and a Fellow of Churchill College, Cambridge University. He has published thirteen books and over 100 scholarly papers and research reports. Page 12.524.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Development of an Innovative Structural Testing Laboratory to Enhance Experiential LearningAbstractAt the advent of the third millennium, more demand has been placed on the civil engineeringprofession to tackle the complex activities of renovating aging infrastructures. The

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Huettel, Duke University; Michael R. Gustafson II, Duke University; Joseph C. Nadeau, Duke University; David E. Schaad, Duke University; Michael M. Barger, Duke University; Lisa Linnenbrink-Garcia, Michigan State University

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. Nadeau is an associate professor of the practice in the Department of Civil and Environmen- tal Engineering at Duke University where he also serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies and ABET Coordinator for the department. He received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University, a S.M. in Civil Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. His teaching and research interests are in the areas of mechanics, structural design, and composite materials. He is a registered Professional Engineer.Prof. David E. Schaad, Duke University Dr. David Schaad has over seventeen years of design and engineering experience as a consulting

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Fluid Mechanics Experiments and Laboratories

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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MURAT OKCAY; BILGEHAN UYGAR OZTEKIN

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in Appendix B.7. DiscussionThe use of PIV technology in fluid flow research is well established and widely accepted.Results from the measurements provide very valuable information about the flow fields to theresearchers and engineers of multiple disciplines. Consequently the aerodynamic design of anautomobile can be improved and the combustion process in the engine inside the sameautomobile could be optimized. Nowadays the technology has also been applied in the area ofMEMS, biomedical, and physiological research and in many other areas.Fluid mechanics is a highly visual subject. During the teaching process one must take fulladvantage of this fact. FLOWEXTM ePIV gives the opportunity to achieve this to its full extentmaking this technology

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Radian G. Belu, Drexel University (Tech.)

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and development of an ice accretion model for airfoils using a LEWICE code. Currently is appointed as assistant professor at Department of Engineering Technology with College of Engineering, Drexel University and her research interest is in thermal and fluid sciences with applications in micro-combustion, fuel cells and research of alternative and green fuels as well as expanding her research work towards new areas regarding plasma assisted combustion. Dr. Ciobanescu-Husanu has prior industrial experience in aerospace engineering areas, that encompasses both theoretical analysis and experimental investigations such as designing and testing of propulsion systems including design and development of pilot testing

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Unique Laboratory Experiments and Programs

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shuvra Das, University of Detroit Mercy

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B.Tech from Indian Institute of Technology, and M.S. and PhD. degrees from Iowa State University. He was a post-doctoral research associate at University of Notre Dame and worked as an analysis engineer for Concurrent Technologies Corporation prior to joining UDM. Page 11.725.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Implementing a Multi-Media Case Study in a Traditional Laboratory ClassAbstractA paradigm shift is taking place in engineering and technology education. The shift is driven byemerging knowledge related to cognitive theory and educational pedagogy

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Pedagogy of Lab-Oriented Courses

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nebojsa I Jaksic P.E., Colorado State University, Pueblo

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, soldering irons, acetone treatment, etc. Student evaluations show thatstudents understand and accept 3D-printing technology with its capabilities, potentials, andlimitations. When dealing with partial failures and time limits, students prefer to correct smalldefects in complex objects and to reprint simple objects.Introduction The value of experiential learning through laboratory exercises in engineering educationand practice is immense and is well established through the Kolb’s experiential learning cycletheory1-3 where active experimentation occupies a prominent role4-7. Physical models andprototypes are integral parts of the engineering design process and are also well documented inengineering texts8,9 and engineering education

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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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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Paper ID #8584Louisiana State University and Baton Rouge Community College – A Part-nership for STEM Student SuccessMs. Summer Dann , Louisiana State UniversityDr. Jo Dale Ales,Dr. Karim Elkholy, Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) Karim N. Elkholy, Ph.D. Professional Preparation: Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), Egypt, Mechanical Engineering, BS 9/1994, MS 7/1999 Louisiana State University, Mechanical Engineer- ing, Ph. D. 12/2007 Professional Appointments: 8/2011 – Present Engineering Program Manager / Assistant Professor, STEM Department (Science, Technology, Engineering &

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University and Central Queensland University; Nichole M. Ramirez, Purdue University; Trina L. Fletcher, Purdue University

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groups in STEM education with a special focus on women. Prior to Purdue, she spent time in industry along with completing research and writing on STEM education related topics. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology and a masters degree in Engineering Management. Follow her on Twitter at STEMGenius. Page 24.129.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Access to Cooperative Education Programs and the Academic and Employment Returns by Race, Gender, and DisciplineAbstractA cooperative education program (co-op) in engineering is a partnership

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Lee, San Jose State University; Stacy Gleixner, San Jose State University; Tai-Ran Hsu, San Jose State University; David Parent, San Jose State University

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andlower material consumption that the sensors and actuators from decades ago, and furthermoreserve as an enabling bridge for the growing commitment to nanotechnology3. Multidisciplinaryengineering education in MEMS is therefore essential for keeping pace with the needs and trendsof modern technology.There is a need for more enriching opportunities in MEMS education, but significant barriers andconstraints limit the ways in which hands-on education is accessible to a broad learning audience.Although most engineering schools and colleges are now and may continue to be organizedprimarily under traditional “compartmentalized” disciplines, innovations in pedagogy andcollaboration help spread MEMS and other contemporary technologies to widening

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Computer-Assisted Lab Studies

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nasser Houshangi, Purdue University Calumet

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significant design trend that has a marked influence on the product-development process, and international competition in manufacturing goods. Despite theimportance for industry of this interdisciplinary area, many of today’s engineering graduates areunprepared to function competently in environments that require them to integrate electrical andmechanical knowledge areas. The main objectives of the developed laboratory are:(a) To address, the need of industry to have engineers educated in the principles andapplications of feedback control for mechatronic systems. The Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET) 2000 criteria have recognized that a well-developedlaboratory is a key for preparing a modern technological workforce. The

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tolga Kaya, Central Michigan University

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Paper ID #9478Improvements through the Second Year Research Experiences for TeachersProgramProf. Tolga Kaya, Central Michigan University Dr. Tolga Kaya currently holds a joint Assistant Professor position in the School of Engineering and Technology and the Science of Advanced Materials program at Central Michigan University (CMU). Prior to joining CMU, Dr. Kaya was a post-doctorate associate at Yale University (2007-2010), a research and teaching assistant at ITU (1999-2007), a consultant at Brightwell Corp. (2007), Istanbul, a senior VLSI analog design engineer and project coordinator at Microelectronics R&D Company

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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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the University of Chicago and an MS and PhD from Texas Tech Uni- versity in Physics. He worked as a Technology and Applications Engineer for ISI Lithography and was a post-doctoral research fellow in Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas, prior to his faculty appointment at TTU. Page 24.897.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 MEMS-based Educational LaboratoryAbstractThe advent and widespread utilization of micro and nanotechnologies necessitates thedevelopment of innovative instructional and research tools that will educate the next

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Stanfield, North Carolina A&T State University; Caroline Moineau, North Carolina A&T State University; Shona Morgan, North Carolina A&T State University; Silvanus Udoka, North Carolina A&T State University

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. and Ph. D. in Industrial Engineering and Management from Oklahoma State University. Page 11.1344.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Tools for Authentic Assessment Used in the Active Learning in the Virtual Enterprise System (ALIVE)1. IntroductionThe Active Learning In the Virtual Enterprise (ALIVE) system is an NSF CCLI sponsored effortto teach systems thinking, information technology, and business skills while integratingcurriculum and disciplines. The Virtual Enterprise (VE) is a full scale manufacturing supplychain, integrated using information technology, and producing an actual product

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Virtual and Distance Experiments

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick Tebbe, Minnesota State University-Mankato

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hasadded both flexibility and capability to the engineering experimentation curriculum in achievingthese goals. The coupling of numerical simulation and experimentation for demonstration andcomparison purposes is widely used. New technologies also allow experiments to be controlledover the Internet in a remote or distance education format. However, the most recent laboratoryincarnation, virtual experimentation, is the use of numerical techniques to simulate the entireexperimentation process (equipment and data).Virtual experimentation generates reactions of great enthusiasm and trepidation amongengineering educators. Many educators see wide ranging applications of these techniques withadvantages in terms of learning pedagogies, equipment costs

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Laboratory Experiences with Signal Processing and Controls

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Radian G. Belu, Drexel University (Tech.)

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accretion model for airfoils using a LEWICE code. Currently is appointed as assistant professor at Department of Engineering Technology with College of Engineering, Drexel University and her research interest is in thermal and fluid sciences with applications in micro-combustion, fuel cells and research of alternative and green fuels as well as expanding her research work towards new areas regarding plasma assisted combustion. Dr. Ciobanescu-Husanu has prior industrial experience in aerospace engineering areas, that encompasses both theoretical analysis and experimental investigations such as designing and testing of propulsion systems including design and development of pilot testing facility, mechanical in

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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Paper ID #9848Research Experience for Teachers Site: A Work-in Progress ReportDr. Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic Institute of New York University VIKRAM KAPILA is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering. His research interests are in control system technology, mechatronics, and K-12 STEM education. He directs an NSF funded Web-Enabled Mechatronics and Process Control Remote Laboratory, an NSF funded Research Experience for Teachers Site, and an NSF funded GK-12 Fellows project. He received NYU-Poly’s 2002, 2008, and 2011 Jacobs Excellence in Education Award

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Pedagogical Innovations in Laboratory Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University

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Goldbergmechanisms. The authors worked with a multidisciplinary group of freshmen software andmechanical engineering students to complete an Intelligent Rube Goldberg mechanism toassemble cheese sandwiches. VEX Robotics Development System was selected to complete thetask at hand. The project was accomplished by generating an automated assembly line with RubeGoldberg contraption elements controlled by a VEX microcontroller. The Robot C programminglanguage was used for programming. The project details, project evaluation and studentresponses are also included to conclude this paper.BackgroundAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and the industry demands thatengineering students be able to “do” design, to work in teams and to be

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhiqiang Wu, Wright State University; Bin Wang, Wright State University; Chi-Hao Cheng, Miami University; Deng Cao, Central State University; Ashraf Yaseen

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Paper ID #10399Software Defined Radio Laboratory Platform for Enhancing UndergraduateCommunication and Networking CurriculaDr. Zhiqiang Wu, Wright State University Dr. Zhiqiang Wu received his BS from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications in 1993, MS from Peking University in 1996, and PhD from Colorado State University in 2002, all in electrical engineering. He has worked at West Virginia University Institute of Technology as assistant professor from 2003 to 2005. He joined Wright State University in 2005 and currently serves as associate professor. Dr. Wu is the author of national CDMA network management

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Todd Kaiser, Montana State University; Stilson Applin, Montana State University

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websites that convey the essence of thetechnology. This workshop will place an emphasis on understanding the process ofproblem solving and that engineering is a form of applied problem solving. By havingdirect exposure to the facility the secondary school teachers will have a betterunderstanding of the processes required to develop the fundamental circuits used inmodern technology. This would be transferred to the student at an early age and instill adesire to enter the fields of science and engineering. This workshop will make use of thefacility during the summer months, when historically few engineering students registerfor courses and teachers seek additional education. The second forum will be focused towards the students themselves

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Instrumentation and Controls Laboratories

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Philip Brach, University of the District of Columbia; Ahmet Zeytinci, University of the District of Columbia

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and Aerospace Technology at UDC. He is a Past President of DCSPE and is currently the Director of the Civil Engineering Program and the Chairman of the Professional Engineers in Higher Education (PEHE) of DCSPE. Over 30 years of teaching and engineering practice in Europe, Japan and the US. Page 13.1252.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 THE PEDAGOGY OF THE SURVEYING LABORATORY Abstract Surveying and surveying laboratory (field work) fifty years ago were standard fair for most engineering programs in all disciplines. Today, in the 21st Century, surveying is no longer an

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Computer-Assisted Lab Studies

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lee Toderick, East Carolina University; Jingyuan Deng, East Carolina University; Philip Lunsford, East Carolina University

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AC 2007-406: AN ISOLATED DISTANCE EDUCATION LAB ENVIRONMENTFOR THE STUDY OF WIRELESS DEVICESLee Toderick, East Carolina University Lee Toderick received a B.S. in Computer Science from East Carolina University and an MS in Computer Information Systems from Boston University. His professional certifications include CCNP/CCDP and RHCE. His currently serves as teaching instructor in the Department of Technology Systems at East Carolina University. Research interests include remote lab access for distance learning students, firewall implementation, and applied computer network security.Jingyuan Deng, East Carolina University Jingyuan Deng received a B.S. in Communication Engineering from Tianjin

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On Pedagogy of Lab Courses and Their Design

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Pape, Central Michigan University

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2006-1346: A PROGRESSIVELY OPEN ENDED LABORATORY TO PROMOTEACTIVE LEARNINGDavid Pape, Central Michigan University David A. Pape is a professor of Mechanical Engineering and serves as Engineering Programs Coordinator in the Engineering and Technology Department at Central Michigan University. Prior to joining CMU, from 1998-2004 he was professor and chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Saginaw Valley State University. From 1989 to 1998 he was a faculty member at Alfred University, where he served as Department Chair from 1995-1998. Dr. Pape earned a B.S. degree with distinction from Clarkson University in 1980, an M.S. from the University of Akron, and a Ph.D. from the State

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Distance, Remote, and Virtual Experiments

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Yongjin Kwon, Drexel University; Shreepud Rauniar, Drexel University; Horacio Sosa, Drexel University

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engineering technology education. Internet-based robotics andmechatronics can be utilized in a wide range of curricula in both engineering andengineering technology programs. Educators are faced with the challenge of providingstudents with an adequate laboratory experience that will better prepare students for acorporate world where the need for engineers in the quality, service, and informationtechnology industries is increasing. The uniqueness of the newly developed facility is itsmodularity in design and the use of commercially available hardware and softwaretechnologies. The laboratory consists of Yamaha Robots and machine vision systems,Allen Bradley PLC modules, Webcams and sensors, a data acquisition system,mechanical systems, and software

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Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning through Laboratory Experiences

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sushil K. Chaturvedi, Old Dominion University; Jaewan Yoon, Old Dominion University; Rick McKenzie, Old Dominion University; Petros J. Katsioloudis, Old Dominion University; Hector M. Garcia, Old Dominion University; Shuo Ren, Old Dominion University

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technologies and their sharply declining costs has put cyberinfrastructureapplications such as virtual reality-based undergraduate engineering labs within the reach ofmany cash strapped engineering institutions. Although virtual reality labs can potentially be usedin the several educational settings, one application explored in this paper for which VR labs areeminently suited involves using them for supplementation of physical laboratories. Students inthis modality use the VR lab for pre-lab practice sessions prior to conducting a physicalexperiment. This application is expected to enhance students’ knowledge of physical experiment,pertaining to objectives, procedure and data collection. Over the years it has been authors’experience that many students

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Computer-Assisted Lab Studies

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julio Garcia, San Jose State University; Patricia Backer, San Jose State University

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AC 2007-235: ASSESSMENT OF LABVIEW AND MULTISIM IN THE DELIVERYOF ELECTRONICS LABORATORY CONTENTJulio Garcia, San Jose State University Dr. Julio Garcia is a Professor in the Department of Aviation and Technology in the College of Engineering at SJSU. He teaches electronics and computer courses to undergraduate students and graduate classes in the MS of Quality Assurance.Patricia Backer, San Jose State University Patricia Backer is a Professor and chair of the Department of Aviation and Technology in the College of Engineering at SJSU. She holds a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from Rutgers University, a MA and MS degree from Tennessee Temple University, and a MA and PhD from

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Remote and Network-based Laboratories

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Matthew Long, Deakin University; Ben P. Horan, Deakin University; Robynne Hall, Deakin University

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mobile robotics. He is currently a lec- turer in the School of Engineering, Deakin University, where he teaches various electronics and robotics units.Ms. Robynne Hall, Deakin University Robynne Hall spent 13 years in the photographic industry designing cutting edge commercial print labo- ratories throughout Australia, maintaining and teaching silver halide and digital printing machines. As a mature age student, she returned to study and in 2002 completed an advanced diploma in electronics. She has since spent 12 months at the Gordon Institute of Technology in Geelong as a Laboratory Technician and tutor. During the past eight years, Hall has been at Deakin University as the Technical Officer for electronics

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Division Experimentation and Lab-Oriented Studies - Pedagogy of Lab Courses

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tania Celli Machet, The University Of Sydney; David Lowe, The University of Sydney

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Engineering in the Fac- ulty of Engineering and Information Technologies at The University of Sydney. Before this he was a Director of the Centre for Real-Time Information Networks (CRIN) - a designated research strength at the University of Technology, Sydney focused on blending embedded systems and telecommunications in addressing real-world problems. He is also the CEO of the not-for-profit organisation The LabShare Institute, and past President of the Global Online Laboratory Consortium. Professor Lowe has published widely during his more than 20 year teaching career, including three textbooks. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Non-Expert Sensor Based Laboratory

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Virtual and Distance Experiments

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Schuyler, University of Hartford; Tom Eppes, University of Hartford

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the University of Michigan. Page 11.638.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Feasibility of Totally Distance-Oriented EET/CET Technology ProgramsAbstractThis paper addresses the problem of delivering an effective “hands-on” learningexperience in a purely distance education program within electronic engineeringtechnology (EET) and computer engineering technology (CET). Experiential learning haslong been considered to be a necessary pedagogical component in engineeringtechnology. It is generally accepted that a graduate needs “hands-on” experience to besuccessful as an entry-level

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Innovative Teaching Methods and Learning Models

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Shepard, University of St. Thomas; Alison B. Hoxie, University of Minnesota Duluth

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junior level engineers. Incorporationof the project promotes multiple Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)specified program outcomes5 including:outcome a. Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering principlesoutcome b. Ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret dataoutcome c. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needsoutcome e. Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problemsoutcome j. Knowledge of contemporary issuesoutcome k. Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice Page

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Best Papers

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cara J Poor P.E., University of Portland; Evan S Miller, GeoEngineers, Inc.

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hydrologicprocesses and lack of interest.Conceptual understanding, or the ability to explain or predict phenomena1, is integral to successas an engineer. Students often develop the ability to plug numbers into equations and get ananswer without understanding what the answer means, and they are not able to apply equationsto new or different scenarios2,3. Practicing engineers must be able to apply multiple fundamentalconcepts to various design problems, and conceptual understanding is the first step in developingthis ability2,4,5. Computer technology, including hydrologic models and mapping tools, andengineering technology is rapidly changing, requiring engineers to constantly learn to staycompetitive. The ability of an engineer to quickly learn new technology