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New Developments in ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seyed Mousavinezhad, Idaho State University; Ed Tatar Ph.D., Idaho State University; Cheryl Xu, North Carolina State University

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Electrical and Computer

of digital signal processing (DSP), forexample digital filters, used in smartphones.1. INTRODUCTION.In ECE courses with high mathematical contents, it is helpful for student learning andunderstanding to use examples, demonstrations and computer simulations to explain seeminglyabstract concepts. We use the Electromagnetics (EM) course offered during Fall 2018 semesteras example in this paper. The course topics include: Static Electric and Magnetic Fields, EnergyStorage in these fields, Time-Varying EM Fields, Maxwell’s Equations, Transmission Lines, andWave Propagation. Several textbooks are available for this subject matter including References[1], [2], [3], and [4]. During course introduction we show applications of materials learned in

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Improvements in ECE Circuit Analysis

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alejandro H. Espera Jr, Virginia Tech; Nicole P. Pitterson, Virginia Tech

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Electrical and Computer

student learning.Keywords: electrical engineering, circuit concepts, evidence-based instructionIntroductionWhat is evidence-based practice?A popular term in education, “evidence-based” refers to any strategy that is derived from orinformed by educational research or any form of metrics of school, teacher, and studentperformance. Data-based, research-based, and scientifically based are also widely used modifierswhen the evidence comprises largely or entirely of data used in or informed by educationalresearch, or scientific findings. Simply put, an educational strategy is evidence-based if objectiveevidence is used to inform the design of an academic program or guide the instructional practices[1].According to the International Reading Association

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Embedded Systems & Cybersecurity for ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Mehmet Vurkaç, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University; Nhan K. Nguyen, Seattle University; Olsen John Salgado Ong, Seattle University

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Electrical and Computer

Internet of Things (IoT)IntroductionThe global adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in a wide range of industry sectorshas enabled a seamless confluence of our cyber and physical worlds [1]. The rapid proliferationof IoT devices is attributed to advances in key enabling technologies, among whichcommunication and networking are paramount. As embedded systems converge with ubiquitousconnectivity, it gives rise to an IoT ecosystem that drives a digital transformation, inspiresinnovation, and fuels economic growth. The resulting change in the technology landscape iscreating a shift in demands of the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) workforce. Thisemphasizes the need to reassess ways in which ECE

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Improvements in ECE Circuit Analysis

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Breanne Przestrzelski, University of San Diego; Elizabeth Reddy, Colorado School of Mines

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Electrical and Computer

content. We describe sociotechnical learning modules as well as student response tothem and lessons learned by the instructors. For example, one student commented, “I thought itwas a really interesting topic that has larger social consequences. It was cool to get away fromthe stigma of engineers only worrying about math and showing that engineering is able to haveeffect in other disciplines.” Overall, students felt that these modules enhanced their learning ofcircuits’ content and was relevant to their training as engineers.IntroductionABET accreditation includes requirements to consider social and global impact [1]. Such anawareness is cited by engineering leaders as critical for students’ future professional practice andlong-term success with

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Embedded Systems & Cybersecurity for ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nader Rafla P.E., Boise State University; H. Shelton Jacinto, Boise State University; Luka Daoud, Boise State University

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Electrical and Computer

coursesincluded in the cyberphysical-systems certificate is a digital hardware design course. The focus ofthe digital hardware design course is to teach the usage and implementation of digital systems andalgorithms onto field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs); semiconductor devices containing amatrix of reconfigurable logic blocks connected together that can be reprogrammed to any desiredfunction post-manufacturing. This course has been taught, until recently, in a traditionallecture-based manner with periodic hands-on projects and laboratory exercises. The course wasrecently flipped [1], featuring many new active-learning techniques and overhauled laboratoryexercises. To satisfy the new cyberphysical systems security certificate requirements

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Assessment of Learning in ECE Courses

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David O. Johnson, University of Kansas; Molly A. McVey, University of Kansas; Christopher Patrick Melgares, University of Kansas

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Melgares, University of Kansas Graduate student at the University of Kansas c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 The Impact of Course Transformation on Student Learning and Success in Fundamental Electrical Engineering/Computer Science CoursesIntroductionStudies repeatedly show improvements in learning, achievement, and success for students afterimplementation of active learning and student-centered teaching practices. Active learningimproves retention of content, achievement level, and success in courses [1, 2]. Research onflipped classrooms in engineering education has shown positive effects including increasedretention, better performance on learning

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New ECE laboratories

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tamer Omar, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Anas Salah Eddin, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Mohamed El-Hadedy P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Hyoungsoo Kim, California State Polytechnic University Pomona

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Electrical and Computer

-level language programs code.1 INTRODUCTION1Internet of Things (IoT) have opened a new opportunity for anything to connect to the Internetusing a network interface [1]. This development is leading most of the industry players andbusiness to provide some sort of connectivity for their products to the World Wide Web (www).Starting from Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) and Unintended Arial Vehicles (UAV) up to homeappliances and ending with small sensors and actuators, all this wide range of products have founda perfect area of growth to provide more applications and service in IoT. Microcontrollers are themost commonly used devices to provide the required control for wide range of products andconnecting them to the Internet [2]. Application libraries

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Curricular Advancements in ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Rodriguez, Iowa State University; Erin E. Doran, Iowa State University; Paul S. Hengesteg, Iowa State University

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Electrical and Computer

] students engage with design thinking and how that engagement shapes theirperceptions of what it means to identify as a successful engineer.The research questions for this study are: 1. How do ECS engineering students make sense of design thinking in an academic course setting? 2. How does design thinking in an academic course shape perceptions of what it means to identify as an ECS engineer? BackgroundScholars have suggested that for engineering students to be successful toward the completion oftheir degrees, and then later in their careers, developing an engineering identity is vital towardthat goal1,2. The ability to do something successfully, or to establish mastery with a skill allows

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Insights for Teaching ECE Courses - Session I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Soheil Salehi, University of Central Florida; Ramtin Zand, University of Central Florida ; Ronald F. DeMara P.E., University of Central Florida

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Electrical and Computer

practical use cases, while simultaneously enhancing students’ written andverbal communication skills [1]. Moreover, it develops problem-solving and critical thinking skills, aswell as life-long learning while encouraging the undergraduate students to consider pursuing researchthrough graduate education which can have positive influence on the long-term economic growth ofthemselves and the society [2, 3]. In the current economy, there are a wide range of internships and paid work experiences availablefor the undergraduate students in various companies and corporations. Most of these work experiencesprovide short-term benefits to the students such as financial advantages and the joy of applying thetechnical skills they learned in the school to

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Insights for Teaching ECE Courses - Session I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Safeer M. Khan P.E., Arkansas Tech University; Mohamed Ibrahim, Arkansas Tech University; Nansong Wu, Arkansas Tech University

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Electrical and Computer

involves planning, modeling, simulation, building, andtesting prototypes.Success in an engineering career largely depends on a thorough understanding of engineeringdesign processes. Two of the key outcomes of engineering education are: to prepare engineeringstudents to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems, and to apply engineeringdesign to produce solutions [1]. Traditional assessment methods including exams, quizzes, andhomework assignments are primarily designed to measure the effectiveness of engineeringcurriculum in skill development. However, having the skills alone does not ensure that studentswill be successful through the engineering program, as well as in their future careers. An importantelement of success is to

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Insights for Teaching ECE Courses - Session II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David J. Cheney, University of Florida; Pamela L. Dickrell, University of Florida; Lilianny Virguez, University of Florida

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Electrical and Computer

Comparison of Hands-On Skills Development in an Introductory Circuits CourseIntroductionUniversities have been examining a variety of alternatives to the traditional teaching method oflecturing to students, many of which utilize technology to enhance or expand the traditionallecture experience[1][2]. For classes with large enrollments that have a significant portion of thematerial that does not change from semester to semester, recorded lectures with Web access [3]is one alternative to repeating the same live lectures.Introductory circuit courses have been taught several different ways that include interactivesoftware [4], Web-based materials [5], and problem-based learning [6][7][8]. The intention is todepart from the traditional lecturing

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Insights for Teaching ECE Courses - Session I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bridget Benson, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Andrew Danowitz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Joseph Callenes, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Paul Hummel, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Electrical and Computer

effectively on a team whose members together provideleadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meetobjectives” [1]. Educational research has shown that group work has a significant impact onlong-term material retention, critical thinking and communication skills. Group work can alsoincrease individual productivity and performance (a student can achieve more than working ontheir own), skills development (interpersonal, leadership, motivational), and knowledge about theself (identifying strengths and weaknesses) [2]–[4].Although group work has many benefits, in the worst case, it can also present many challengesincluding ostracism (some members may feel like an outcast in a group), unequal

Conference Session

Improvements in ECE Circuit Analysis

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria Javaid, Jacksonville University

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Electrical and Computer

if one of the team members hassignificantly lower score in individual performance as compare to the other team member.Significantly different individual performance of group members means students have notworked collaboratively. Homework is graded based on each student’s individual performance aswell as overall group performance. Homework problems are assigned each week and groups arechanged for every homework assignment. This way, students get a chance to work with differentclassmates each week.Table 1 shows the procedure the author uses for creating different groups each week. Studentnames are listed in two columns, and each row defines one group. For every new homeworkassignment, the list of students is rotated counter-clockwise one step

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Insights for Teaching ECE Courses - Session II

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelvin T. Erickson, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Electrical and Computer

designs must follow appropriate standards.The courses use active learning activities throughout. The particular framework is the scaffoldedknowledge integration framework proposed by Linn [1]. This framework describes knowledgeintegration as the process of linking, organizing, and structuring students’ ideas, views, andtheories to form a specific concept. With this framework, Linn [2] proposed the knowledgeintegration environment (KIE) principles and guidelines on how to design learning activities,which are:  Make content accessible – use personally-relevant problems and connect new and existing knowledge.  Make thinking visible – provide visual representations  Help students learn from each other – design social activities to

Conference Session

Course Transformation in ECE

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Mohan Wang, University of Pittsburgh; Mohamed A. S. Zaghloul, University of Pittsburgh; Spencer Mark Sullivan; Kevin Chen

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Electrical and Computer

and their exposure to theassociated software tools. Eleven of 15 students said they were more engaged during the classsessions with active learning versus lecture. This paper will describe the projects used andvarious affective assessment results. The paper will also describe plans to formally connect thiscourse to student makerspace use and senior design projects to further integrate optics andphotonics into the electrical engineering curriculum.1. Introduction and BackgroundProducts that incorporate photonics technology include optical fibers and display technology,and these technologies are ubiquitous in today’s society. The significant increases in research,development, and job opportunities involving optics and photonics are raising

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Assessment of Learning in ECE Courses

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Garett Young, Arkansas Tech University; Edward Carl Greco Jr., Arkansas Tech University; Scott Marks Jordan, Arkansas Tech University; Thomas Galen Limperis, Arkansas Tech University

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Electrical and Computer

American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Regression Analysis to Predict Student Electric Circuits PerformanceIntroductionThe ability to predict engineering students’ future performance based upon previous academicperformance would be a useful tool for identifying at-risk students and increasing retention inengineering programs. One factor in student persistence in engineering programs relates toprevious course performance [1]. Many courses offered in engineering programs occur inspecific sequences such that one course can have several prerequisites. An analysis ofprerequisite course performance can be useful for predicting students’ future performance [2]. Infact, studies have shown that pre-college academic performance can be a

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Embedded Systems and Cybersecurity in ECE

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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James Peyton Jones, Villanova University

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Electrical and Computer

associatedlecture course in order to apply, analyze and create embedded / IOT solutions to practicalengineering problems. Rubric-based assessment demonstrates that the large majority (>90%) ofthe class met these outcomes. A further outcome relates to improved motivation and learningthrough reversing the traditional course sequence. Assessment of this outcome is still a work inprogress but initial survey results are encouraging and show that the course was well received.IntroductionEmbedded systems and the Internet of Things (IOT) are becoming increasingly important withapproximately the same number of IOT devices as people on the planet [1], so it is important toreflect these changes in the Engineering Curriculum. Traditional courses tend to adopt

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New Developments in ECE

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Salman Mohagheghi, Colorado School of Mines

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Electrical and Computer

engineering students who are innovative and risk-takers and who think beyondtraditional engineering approaches. In fact, many institutions of higher education offer courses andprograms that are specifically designed with this goal in mind. While initially the main objectiveof entrepreneurship education was encouraging students to create new ventures, more recentlythere has been a shift in focus to a broader concept which emphasizes entrepreneurship as a wayof thinking and behaving [1]. A student with this mentality would not only be successful indeveloping startups and ventures but can also take the creativity and self-confidence to any otherjob in industry or academia.Developing an entrepreneurial mindset and building self-confidence can (and should

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Active and Cooperative Learning in ECE

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Werner Creixell, Texas A&M University; Rachelle M. Pedersen, Texas A&M University; Susan Niki Ritchey, Texas A&M University

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Electrical and Computer

project.IntroductionEngineers today are expected to maintain a combination of technical problem-solvingcapabilities, content literacy, and societal skills of communication, creativity, and collaboration 1 .Effective teaching practices and educational constructs have become an increasing focus inundergraduate engineering programs as universities continue to improve the quality of educationfor the next generation of engineers to meet these societal needs. Although extensive research hasbeen done to connect how people learn with effective active learning methods in undergraduatecourses, research continues to show that universities typically tend to lean on traditionallecture-style approaches 2 3 4 . This work-in-progress paper seeks to show how a Project-BasedLearning

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Course Transformation in ECE

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Karl Brakora, Grand Valley State University; Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University

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Electrical and Computer

offering custom PCB design courses practical during a single semester.As little as three years ago, the cost and complexity of purchasing small-scale, multi-projectPCBs created as significant burden on the organization of a course. Substantially similar coursesin the past have trained students to design PCBs that would not be fabricated [1] or chose tobuild primitive circuit boards in-house [2]. The option of letting students obtain their own PCBsfrom discount manufacturers has existed for the last ten years. Discount PCB manufacturerssuch as Advanced Circuits (Aurora, CO), which has been used in previous PCB-based embeddedsystems courses [3], offered students two-layer boards at $33 each or four-layer boards at $66each while charging an extra $50

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Capstone, Undergraduate Research, and Projects in ECE

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Rod Blaine Foist, California Baptist University; John Butler, California Baptist University; Gibson Fleming, California Baptist University

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Electrical and Computer

/repositories.Introduction—Educational Research Using LabsLaboratory projects can be strategically used to improve the Electrical and ComputerEngineering (ECE) curriculum across all four years, according to National Science Foundation(NSF) research done by Chu [1]. The aim is to enhance student learning and better preparegraduates for new challenges. Chu’s viewpoint is that a good engineer must not only becomeknowledgeable in certain content areas (components, learned in individual courses), but also beable to apply and integrate that content to solve complex, real-world problems.Motivation for Chu’s work came from an earlier 5-year study of engineering education [2]. Thatstudy found a deficiency in the curricula—subjects were taught in isolation, did not have

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Capstone, Undergraduate Research, and Projects in ECE

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Ying Lin, Western Washington University; Steve Sandelin

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Electrical and Computer

design the analog and digital circuity needed to configureand control the timer to produce desired output. The end results of this course project are twoengaging and fun circuits highlighted as follows.  The first one is a photo-Theremin which demonstrates the same concept as a traditional Theremin, of alternating the time constant of an oscillator circuit, to produce a Theremin like instrument that uses variations in light intensity instead of variation in local electric fields.  The second circuit realizes the activation and de-activation sequencing as demonstrated by a bank of LEDs turning on and off sequentially.The collaborative nature of this course project offers multiple benefits, such as 1

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Active and Cooperative Learning in ECE

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Safeer M. Khan P.E., Arkansas Tech University; Mohamed Ibrahim, Arkansas Tech University

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Electrical and Computer

modern engineering profession is built on constantly dealing with decisionmaking based on inadequate data from unreliable sources, ambiguity and continuous shifting ofthe project objectives, and challenging demands from all stake holders including governmentagencies, interest groups and general public. Many research studies have been based on datacollected from industries to determinethe hands-on technical and inter-personal skills required ofengineers(e.g. [1], [2]). Analysis of data has highlighted some key shortcomings of engineeringstudents with respect to requirements of professional careers. Areas for improvement includecommunication and teamwork skills, awareness of ethical, social, environmental and economicissues, and application of

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Assessment of Learning in ECE Courses

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jinhui Wang, University of South Alabama

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Electrical and Computer

teaching andlearning (SoTL). And it was used in a University course - EE 263: Digital Logic Design. Thecourse evaluation showed that with new feedback method, the evaluation measurement for overallperformance of instructors increases by 11.3%. Regarding to course policies, useful feedback,course comparison, examinations and assignments, difficult concepts, and online materials, theevaluation measurement increases respectively by 10%, 10%, 6%, 15%, 8%, and 6%.1. IntroductionThe current practice on feedback in Universities is that students provide feedback to theirinstructors in the mid-term or final-term of the course, that are primarily unidirectional. While thisapproach may partly improve the teaching and learning, but sometimes, it will produce

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Curricular Advancements in ECE

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Douglas W. Jacobson, Iowa State University; Julie Ann Rursch, Iowa State University

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Electrical and Computer

workforce trained in elements of cyber security.The demand for workers in computer and information technology occupations is well-documented. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected a 12 percent growth in the number ofjob offerings from 2018 to 2028[1]. This is much faster than the average for all otheroccupations. And while this number is staggering and leaves us to wonder how to fill the gap ofgeneral technology workers, the growth expected in the more specialized information securitysubsector is projected at a whopping 32 percent growth during the same period[2]. Clearly, thereis a need for colleges and universities nationwide to begin programs or fortify existing programsto produce graduates with cyber security skills.However, building a

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Assessment of Learning in ECE Courses

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Claire Lynne McCullough P.E., High Point University

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has over 30 years’ experience in engineering practice and education, including industrial experience at the Tennessee Valley Authority and the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command. Her research inter- ests include Engineering Ethics, Image and Data Fusion, Automatic Target Recognition, Bioinformatics and issues of under-representation in STEM fields. She is a former member of the ABET Engineering Ac- creditation Commission, and is on the board of the ASEE Ethics Division and the Women in Engineering Division. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Can ABET Assessment Really Be This Simple?AbstractWith the hard roll-out of ABET’s new outcomes 1-7 in the 2019

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New Developments in ECE

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Akshay Sarin, University of Michigan; Sung Yul Chu, University of Michigan; Heath Hofmann, University of Michigan; Al-Thaddeus Avestruz, University of Michigan

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Electrical and Computer

activity. This evaluation showed that 96% of thestudents had developed an intuition for inductor design, and 62.5% of the students were able tocorrectly identify the concept for magnetic coupling including proper alignment, the distancebetween two coils and the relative size of the receiver coil with respect to the transmitter coil. Thestudents gave an average rating of 8.2/10 for how much they liked the competition, furtherindicating their engagement in the activity.IntroductionThe transportation sector accounts for 28% of global energy consumption and 23% of total CO2emissions [1]. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recommends up to 60%reduction of the CO2 emissions from the transportation sector by 2050 to meet the target of

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Insights for Teaching ECE Courses

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jie Sheng, University of Washington, Tacoma

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Electrical and Computer

. Each group was formed by members withdifferent background, e.g., one from CES program and another from EE program. Individual efforts wereassessed based on group work evaluation to ensure fairness and equity. According to students’ feedback,the cooperative learning method has successfully promoted students' learning and decision making; italso greatly enhanced students’ racial tolerance and critical thinking capability.The contribution of this paper is that we provide a review to share our experience in teachingMicroprocessor Systems Design in the past decade. Details to be presented include: (1) how we designour curriculum course sequence to ensure students get both the fundamentals and the hands-on exercisein one quarter; (2) how we help

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Capstone, Undergraduate Research, and Projects in ECE

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Joel C. Adams, Calvin University; Noah Pirrotta, Medallion Instrumentation Systems; Mark Michmerhuizen, Calvin University; Philip M. Holmes, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; Peter Oostema, Carnegie Mellon University; Benjamin Kastner, Churchill Navigation

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Electrical and Computer

Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Crayowulf: A Multidisciplinary Capstone ProjectABSTRACTSenior capstone projects provide an excellent means of having students apply and integrate manyof the topics they have learned over the course of their undergraduate education. In this paper, wedescribe a two-semester (10-month) senior capstone project in which a multidisciplinary group—one computer science student, one electrical engineering student, and two mechanical engineeringstudents—worked as a team to implement an innovative Beowulf cluster design. The clustercommemorates the Cray-1 supercomputer, with a small hexagonal aluminum case enclosing adistributed multiprocessor consisting of five Nvidia Jetson TX2 single board

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New ECE Laboratories

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Mark William Thoren, Analog Devices Inc.; Taufik Taufik, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Electrical and Computer

” lab exercises on topics frombasic circuits to data conversion to communications and software defined radio [1-2] that is usedby various schools to augment their existing programs. In addition, the company has beensupporting local universities in enhancing their electrical engineering programs [3-4],incorporating learnings from these collaborative efforts into new exercises.The power electronics section of the Active Learning curriculum was lacking in content, so anew effort was started in 2017 to address this gap. Since this effort was starting from scratch, itwas decided that lab material would be tested at local universities in a workshop setting as it wasbeing developed, in an effort to maximize quality and minimize potential pitfalls and