Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 2

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Caroline Crockett, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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Electrical and Computer

), and other (n = 19) as the possible races. The other category included all students thatresponded that they were another race or biracial. SD D N A SA Mean Plan to graduate in EE 19 26 10 15 54 3.48 SS is interesting 2 9 14 63 36 3.98 Beneficial to career: Convolution 7 23 34 42 18 3.33 Beneficial to career: LTI 3 12 25 61 23 3.71 Beneficial to career: FT 2 8 16 54 44 4.05 Beneficial to career: LT 2 5 15 59 43

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 8

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Zeran Zhu, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Ujjal K. Bhowmik, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Yue Wang, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Zuofu Cheng, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

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planning, the adders and counters covered are the simplest ones.We teach students the concepts of full-adders (FA) and carry-ripple adders, as well as the conceptof ripple-counters. In order to train the students’ minds with the parallelism methodology, wedecided to introduce them to the Carry-Lookahead Adders (CLA) and Parallel Counters. Thedevelopment of these modules went through an iterative process. The graduate teaching assistantprepares the initial presentation draft for both modules, which will then be discussed during theweekly course staff meetings for feedback. Faculty members then give their suggestion forimprovement and the graduate teaching assistant will then revise accordingly. Next, when theslide contents are ready, a short video

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 5

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Victor E. Lugo Vélez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus; Nayda G. Santiago, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus; Jose Fernando Vega-Riveros, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus; Carmen M. Bellido, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus

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. [16].Recommendations The variables that impact a project's complexity and successful prototype completionchange throughout the development life cycle. Complexity is an important issue at the beginningof the project when establishing features and requirements but becomes less prominent as theproject progresses. Complexity only becomes a constant problem when subjects do not clearlystate an appropriate work plan. Motivation and mindset are team-independent variables to assessbefore forming a team. These are variables inherent to an individual. Management should assessthese individual aspects before forming teams and determine the needs of each individual tomaintain a high level of motivation and an appropriate mindset throughout the

Conference Session

Improvements in ECE Circuit Analysis

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Alejandro H. Espera Jr., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University; Nicole P. Pitterson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University; René Alexander Soto-Pérez, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Electrical and Computer

of student learning [5], [6].Several assessment instruments have been designed in the past to check student’s understandingof basic concepts [7], [8]. Research suggests that students feel the need to have access to andfeedback on any identified misconceptions early so that they can plan on making a move tocorrect them [9]. Bull et al. (2010) used a computer-based method called the open learner modelas a means of highlighting first-year introductory electrical circuits students’ interest inacknowledging their misconceptions as a first move towards dealing with their difficulties inlearning as opposed to just receiving general feedback. The early detection of errors inknowledge among students allows the instructors to be dynamic and proactive

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Problem-based and Active Learning

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tiina M. Komulainen, Oslo and Akershus University College; Christine Lindstrøm, Oslo and Akershus University College; Tengel Sandtrø, Oslo and Akershus University College

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Electrical and Computer

individual basis, whereas the ProLab activities,laboratory exercises, and homework assignments were designed for groups of two to fourstudents.Based on the pedagogical design, the instructor had to completely redesign the detailedlecture/exercise plans for each week. The instructor’s theory presentations had to be modifiedquite drastically from the lecture slides for traditional classroom lectures to material supporting Page 26.1750.6active learning. The theoretical material was divided into three categories: simple enough forstudents’ self-study and quizzes prior to ProLab-sessions, theory/modeling techniquepresentations with short theory tasks for

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cordelia Brown, Purdue University; Yung-Hsiang Lu, Purdue University; David Meyer, Purdue University; Mark C Johnson, Purdue University

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Electrical and Computer

the results when applyingthis approach to a senior-level software course. We plan to assess the learning experienceof the students and compare the results with the two hardware courses many studentshave taken earlier.IntroductionSince the 1990s, streaming videos through the Internet has become widely adopted forentertainment as well as education. Today’s college students are familiar with thistechnology. Our institution started podcasting in several classes in August 2005, butmany universities have not exploited using streaming videos to enhance learningexperience. One objection is the belief that learning should be interactive among studentsand instructors.A few Purdue University Electrical and Computer Engineering faculty members1 startedan

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adnaan Jiwaji, MIT; James Hardison, MIT; Kayode P. Ayodele, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Sandy Stevens Tickodri-Togboa, Makerere University; Alfred Mwambela, University of Dar-es-Salaam; V. Judson Harward, MIT; Jesús A. del Alamo, MIT; Bryant Harrison, MIT; Samuel Gikandi, MIT

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Electrical and Computer

Page 14.336.9experimentation system, since it OpAmp Lab system under test is based.allows remote recombination of systemparts. They felt that the ELVIS could beenhanced by the integration of aswitching matrix. A small switchingmatrix was developed based on aPIC18F452 microcontroller and sixMAX4664 Quad SPST analog FETswitches. The initial plan was to couplethe switching matrix to the ELVIS sothat only a single line of communicationbetween the lab server and the system-under-test would be needed. However,that plan was shelved in favor of anarrangement where the switching matrixhad a different line of communication Figure 7: The new Logic Lab based on an Altera DE1with the server using the USB port. This

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M. Santiago Jr, Colorado Technical University; Kathy L. Kasley P.E., Colorado Technical University; Jing Guo, Colorado Technical University

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Electrical and Computer

student-centeredfocus, and active learning strategies that have enabled success despite the multiple externalstudent commitments.The strategic plan was to leverage the experience of the full-time faculty to jointly developmodules for the freshman introductory course, Introduction to Engineering. The flippedclassroom model seems to be a consistent extension of the existing classroom practice ofproviding theory in brief introductions, followed by significant classroom practice in problemsolving. Once developed, the course was initially offered to students who met on campus, usingthe online modules. The time in the classroom was used to identify unforeseen issues and bugsthat impeded student learning, and to model synchronous “chats” to answer

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samuel J. Dickerson, University of Pittsburgh

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Electrical and Computer

workshop of approximately3 hours in duration. Students are asked to work together in pairs and the activity is structured asa semi-self-directed exercise. The students are given packets that contain lecture notes andinstructions on the day’s tasks. Periodically throughout the lecture, at planned intervals, the classis brought to attention and brief lectures are given setting up the next portion of the activity andproviding instruction on how to complete the current task. This approach was selected becauseof the various student backgrounds, some have experience working with such technologies andsome do not, therefore this presentation approach allows for students to work at their own paceand not get bored waiting on others or become frustrated with

Conference Session

New ECE laboratories

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

a microcontroller lab to present two serial communication protocols. SerialPeripheral Interface (SPI) and Inter Integrated Circuit (I2C) protocols are presented to students inorder to learn the serial input output capabilities of microcontrollers in addition to teach them theskills required to validate and verify the correctness of the communication protocols using theMSO. Students are required to write a program for transferring data between two microcontrollersusing both assembly and C languages.The lab instruction details together with the circuit design and the expected outputs are presentedto help instructors implement the labs. For future work, the authors are planning to propose moreserial and parallel protocols based on the MSO

Conference Session

Electromagnetics & Power Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald M. Peter P.E., Seattle Pacific University

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Electrical and Computer

this business substantial numbers leave the profession for any number ofreasons, or they were simply fewer engineers in earlier days. Early retirement could also play apart due to past generous retirement plans. Histogram of Years in power industry 16 14 12 10 Percent 8 6 4 2 0 0 10 20

Conference Session

Capstone Design in ECE

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Scott McGuirk Ph.D., United States Air Force Academy; John G. Ciezki, United States Air Force Academy

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Electrical and Computer

since there areno dangers of open circuit secondaries, they have excellent linearity since there are no magnetic materialsto saturate, and they can accept large overload currents without damage. A preliminary review alsoshowed a cost advantage for the Rogowski coil.The critical performance specification is the exit or muzzle velocity of the railgun. Options for measuring 8this are bullet chronograph (optical based) and high-speed camera. The team selected the bulletchronograph because of the huge cost savings. The backup plan was to borrow a high-speed camera fromthe physics department, especially if muzzle flash caused problems with properly triggering the bulletchronograph optical

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauren E. Donohoe, Department of Electrical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University ; Julio Urbina, The Pennsylvania State University - University Park; Tim Kane, The Pennsylvania State University - University Park; Sven G. Bilén P.E., The Pennsylvania State University - University Park

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Electrical and Computer

more than others, hands-on experience is an essential element of learning. Inengineering, many concepts simply cannot be fully taught in a lecture hall or out of a textbook.The teaching of these concepts requires the development of a supplement to the textbook, whichdemonstrates the interplay between basic electromagnetic theory and engineering practice.5 Inthe long term, the plan is to create a laboratory component for EE 330 in which the students willspend two hours every week complementing what they have learned in lecture and practiced inhomework problems with hands-on experience using current tools and technology to solve real-world problems. In the short term, two new hands-on laboratory activities have been created tocompliment the four

Conference Session

Electromagnetics & Power Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yu Gong, Purdue University, West Lafayette; N. Sanjay Rebello, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael R. Melloch, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Electrical and Computer

knowledge was also included, which was defined as students organizing“their problem-solving process by directing which stages they should go through to reach asolution” 21. Strategic knowledge is knowing when, where and how to apply the knowledge.Some researchers also include a self reflection component23, which indicates the strategicknowledge is making the general plan of action and representing a higher level of inquiry.However, it was found difficult to differentiate the strategic step or strategic mistake from thefirst three procedures during our homework analysis. On one hand, students’ problem solvingstrategy was already implied in their formula choice and quantitative solution. All the abovethree knowledge elements were parts of the

Conference Session

Innovations in Communications and Wireless Systems Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven S. Holland, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Robert A. Strangeway, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer

handouts with gaps and leaving some details as homework assignmentswould open time that could be spent on other topics and would further promote development of Page 26.26.13the mathematical capabilities of the students. Assigning a simple simulation project earlier in theterm to familiarize students with the NEC2 software would enhance progress by the time of theYagi simulation project. Finally, more demonstrations in lecture would also be beneficial tomany of the students. One key demonstration planned for future offerings is to measure antennaimpedance on a vector network analyzer in order to determine the bandwidth from theimpedance response and

Conference Session

Flipped Electrical and Computer Engineering Classrooms 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Dianna Newman, University at Albany/SUNY; Meghan Morris Deyoe, University at Albany, SUNY; Jessica M Lamendola, University at Albany/SUNY

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Electrical and Computer

part ofthis approach, the instructor developed lab assignments (experiments and projects) whichrequired working in dyads and groups of four, which required students engage in some form ofstudent-centered, active learning within the flipped classroom. Evidence of the use of thisapproach was supported by students’ responses to learning questionnaires and further confirmedby classroom observations.Learning the dynamics of collaborative, group-directed learning Data revealed that, in the flipped classroom, when students worked in collaboration fordecision-making processes needed for planning the execution of lab assignments and whencompleting assignments, both collaborative and cooperative groups emerged. Despite differencesin group

Conference Session

Labs & Hands-on Instruction I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven S. Holland, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Cory J. Prust, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Richard W. Kelnhofer, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Jay Wierer, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

- Test setup for analog PI controller using analog discovery board. Figure 14 - Command (C1) and tachometer output (C2) for analog PI controller.IV. Lessons LearnedThe authors have successfully used the analog discovery board in their courses as a supplementto traditional bench lab equipment, or in some cases to allow for lab-like exercises in lecture onlycourses. Like any other teaching method, careful planning can maximize effectiveness of theAnalog Discovery usage in the classroom. For in-class experiments and demonstrations, timeallocation could range from 5-10 minutes in length or up to an entire lecture session, dependingon the complexity of the experiment and how well the experiment can be utilized as a vehicle forstudying a given

Conference Session

Embedded Systems and Cybersecurity in ECE

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Dominic Zucchini, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Justin Chau, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Matthew Neal Mutarelli, Missouri University of Science and Technology and Missouri State University; Rohit Dua, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Electrical and Computer

KEY3 to write the machine code into the onboard SRAM chip. 6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 till all the machine codes have been entered.A Platform for Class Project Implementation The WIMPAVR was primarily designed to be a teaching tool and project platform forstudents to understand the working of an AVR microprocessor core in the introductorymicrocontrollers course. The planned WIMPAVR instruction and project curriculum is similar tothe one implemented for the WIMP51 [1] and forms phase 1 of the microcontrollers course.Students are taught the WIMPAVR and its internal design. Students practice writing andexecuting simple ASM programs machine coded as discussed. Students then implement a projectin which they modify the current WIMP AVR

Conference Session

Integrating Research Into Undergraduate ECE Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jan Allebach, Purdue University; Edward Coyle, Purdue University; Joy Krueger, Purdue University

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Electrical and Computer

thedesign process. The importance of planning, task sequencing, resource gathering, and resultsoriented efforts were also stated.One student summarized this finding well, “The project approach has allowed me to channel myefforts into some producible output and I have been able to learn more by “doing” than I wouldjust sitting in a classroom and completing homework.” A fellow participant expanded on therelevance this instructional approach had on understanding the design process, “The project-focused approach has helped me to learn various stages of the design process and what it takes tomove forward in each stage.”This recognition and the tangible outcomes that resulted support an authentic problem-focusedlearning environment.Question 3: Part a

Conference Session

Integrating Research Into Undergraduate ECE Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Erol Gelenbe, Imperial College; Ronald DeMara, University of Central Florida; Avelino Gonzalez, University of Central Florida; Marcella Kysilka, University of Central Florida; Mansooreh Mollaghasemi, University of Central Florida; Annie Wu, University of Central Florida; Georgios Anagnostopoulos, Florida Tech; Ingrid Russell; Jimmy Secretan, University of Central Florida

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Electrical and Computer

reason that we chose in this project to parallelize no-match tracking FAMis because the parallelization of FAM is a much more complex process.6. The Panel Discussion: CRCD Board and CRCD StudentsAs the CRCD agenda indicates (see Appendix A) we had planned an interaction between theCRCD students and the CRCD Advisory Board members immediately after the completion ofthe CRCD oral presentations. We provided the CRCD Advisory Board members with a list ofquestions that we wanted them to ask the CRCD students (see below).Questions for the CRCD Board Panelists to Ask the CRCD Students1. How do you think the projects helped you to understand the concepts you were expected to know?2. What advice would you give your professors to improve the projects?3

Conference Session

Software and Web-based Learning in ECE

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dileepan Joseph P.Eng., University of Alberta

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Electrical and Computer

of thecourse, defended procedural C++, the status quo in terms of language. Having been a party tointernal discussions at the time, the author can state that the ECE representative was simplyreflecting the preference of most ECE faculty who voiced an opinion. At one extreme, ECEfaculty felt that MATLAB was merely a “glorified calculator” and therefore unsuitable forteaching programming. Many agreed with this somewhat. A few disagreed.After considering multiple languages, the task force recommended keeping procedural C++ butmaking other changes to address student dissatisfaction, expressed most clearly in 4th year exitsurveys. This initial report was rejected by the faculty’s Academic Planning Committee (APC).Returning to work, the task force

Conference Session

Recruitment, Retention and First-year Programs in ECE

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hector A. Ochoa, The University of Texas at Tyler; Mukul Shirvaikar, University of Texas at Tyler

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Electrical and Computer

that the projects where not well prepared and a considerable amount of details were missingAfter analyzing the comments it was concluded that they were based on small problems thatwere not previously observed by the faculty. Therefore, a series of changes were made to thecourse in order to fix the problems and allow the students to have a more enjoyable experience.Course OutlineThe course outline was revamped to show in detail the days and topics of the laboratory andlectures. The outline also showed when the tests are going to be applied and when the laboratoryreports were due. This allowed the students to plan in advance how they organize their time. Theaim was to create a feeling of organization and structure. The course outline and

Conference Session

ECE Program Development

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert A. Strangeway, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Stephen M. Williams P.E., Milwaukee School of Engineering; Edward W. Chandler P.E., Milwaukee School of Engineering; Richard W. Kelnhofer, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Owe G. Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer

in evolving program updatesand changes on a coordinated, consensus basis. Annual renewal of the transfer agreementsinspires frequent conversations between faculty members and counters curricular drift.15DiscussionThe AAS-EET to BSEE Transfer Track was launched in the Fall 2013 term when 25 AAS-EETstudents transferred into the BSEE program. As of the second term, 23 of these studentscontinued on track (one student continued off-track and one plans to return in the spring term).The most significant issue identified for this transfer group was students taking on heavycomposite workplace/academic overloads, despite strong academic advising to the contrary.Earlier and more aggressive academic advising in this regard is planned for future transfer

Conference Session

STEM and ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose Marcio Luna, University of New Mexico; Timothy L Schroeder, University of New Mexico; Gregory L. Heileman, University of New Mexico; Chaouki T Abdallah, The University of New Mexico ; Jorge Crichigno, Northern New Mexico College; Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Northern New Mexico College; Alfredo J. Perez, Northern New Mexico College

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Electrical and Computer

record, the TAs, the SupplementalInstructors (SIs), and the students looking for evidence to support our conclusions. The review ofthese data provided us with lessons that would allow us to improve the teaching and learningpractices for this specific environment while we were planning and building the infrastructure toshare and support online classes in three different institutions in New Mexico. The paper isorganized as follows. In Section II we introduce the main features of our model for cross-institutional collaboration including a brief description of the mechanisms for course sharing andcourse design improvement, as well as the description of the main personnel involved in theproject and the courses implemented online. In Section III, we

Conference Session

Projects in ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Hoe, The University of Texas at Tyler

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Electrical and Computer

effective undergraduate research project requires significant effort and planning onthe part of the faculty. Challenges include selecting appropriate research projects, developing theresearch skills of the students, and finding the time to adequately advise and mentor theundergraduate researchers. This paper reports on our initial attempts to organize a course duringthe Spring 2013 semester that promotes undergraduate research at the University of Texas atTyler. While opportunities already exist for undergraduate students to do research with facultythrough an independent study elective, past results have been mixed and their organization hasbeen rather ad hoc. With this in mind, an undergraduate research elective was formed withspecific course

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Daniel Dopp, University of Missouri; David Bergin, University of Missouri; Satish S. Nair, University of Missouri, Columbia

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Electrical and Computer

provided year-round support asneeded. The lesson plans and activities are developed with the intent that the participatingteachers will use them later in regular elementary classrooms.The curriculum used in the after-school program was developed by our Neural Engineering Laband provided as PowerPoints and pdfs. The typical program used by the teachers is shown inTable 2. Lessons and activities were related to engineering and neuroscience concepts, withmany aligned to NGSS and Missouri Science standards [12, 14]. Each week began with a 5–10-minute math drill which increased in difficulty throughout the program. Students were dividedinto groups and instructed to build the Lego robot. The first lessons were focused on kinematics;students were taught

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Phuong Truong, University of California, San Diego; Karcher Morris, University of California, San Diego; Nicholas Stein, University of California, San Diego; Katie Hsieh, University of California, San Diego; Ravi D. Patel; Farnia Nafarifard, University of California, San Diego; Chen Du, University of California, San Diego; Kien Truong Nguyen, University of California, San Diego; Truong Nguyen, University of California, San Diego

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Electrical and Computer

technical development and an afternoon session focused onprofessional development. Lesson plans were scheduled five days a week during a regular workweek. Fig. 1. Major technical and professional topics introduced in the five-week program.In the technical session, important topics such as Python, microcontroller and circuit basics,machine learning, 3D modeling, PCB design, and app development were covered. These topicswere selected as they lend themselves to preparation for certain advanced coursework in thedepartment curriculum. In the professional session, networking, resume building, industry andfaculty interaction, campus resources, mock interviews were introduced in the form of guestspeakers or workshops. In the last week of the program

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Yushan Jiang, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Jiawei Yuan, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth; Lulu Sun, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Houbing Herbert Song, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Electrical and Computer

component within the UAV simulator, whose main function is to prepare the plans andpath for UAVs, send control signals to UAVs, and communicate with UAVs for data exchange.There are several GCS software such as QGroundControl, UGCS, and MAVProxy, which havedifferent capabilities of communication protocol support and autopilot support. Besides, some ofthem have been used to implement attacks and exploit vulnerabilities of UAV communicationprotocol [19], which would be useful for the development of our laboratory exercise.To be more specific, the UAV simulator that we propose to develop mainly consists of two modesof simulation discussed above, SITL and HITL. Figure 1 illustrates how modules integrate andcommunicate to enable simulation in both cases

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 13

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harry Courtney Powell, University of Virginia; Ronald D. Williams P.E., University of Virginia; Todd DeLong, University of Virginia

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Electrical and Computer

, andwe have incorporated that as an essential element of all of our Fundamentals courses.8 Ourcourses also incorporate active learning techniques that have been shown to increase the depth ofstudent conceptual understanding.9 Furthermore, all three courses include a printed circuit designproject that naturally teaches the students the importance of external standards, constraints,developing test plans, and the importance of learning new tools, a goal of ABET accreditation.10In the first semester, students design a simple signal generator circuit, in the second a LED-basedmusic visualizer is designed, and in the final semester, an ECG system is the project.6 Note thatthe projects in each semester are progressively more complex, both in the

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Garett Young, Arkansas Tech University; Jessica Patricia Conry, Arkansas Tech University; Edward Carl Greco Jr., Arkansas Tech University

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Electrical and Computer

this cohort to those reported for CU students, itis worth noting several substantial differences between the courses and students being assessed.The first difference is the course at CU is a semester-long course dedicated to electrostaticscontent [8]. Whereas, this course can dedicate only two weeks to electrostatics content. It is alsoworth noting the relative preparation of students in this course versus the CU students. Thedifferences in the relative preparation of the two groups is illuminated in Table 2, with CUpretest scores of 30.9% compared to this cohort’s 16.8%. Comparison of the CU Physics degreeplan with this university’s Electrical Engineering degree plan reveals CU students have greaterexperience with electrostatics prior to