Conference Session

Course Transformation in ECE

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Conference Session

Capstone, Undergraduate Research, and Projects in ECE

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

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

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Electrical and Computer

propercontext, and did not adequately prepare students to integrate knowledge across courses.Furthermore, labs were not used effectively. The study recommended a so-called “spiral model”and effective use of labs (by basing them on design projects):“… the ideal learning trajectory is a spiral, with all components revisited at increasing levels ofsophistication and interconnection. Learning in one area supports learning in another.” [1]-[2]A digest version of the study is available online. It compares a “linear components” model (of acurriculum) to their proposed “spiral model”—using two helpful diagrams [3].Chu’s approach applies the spiral model by introducing certain lab component themes (forfreshman labs) and then maps out a plan to revisit them with

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nader Rafla, Boise State University; H. Shelton Jacinto, Boise State University

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Electrical and Computer

hardware design in the future,including the need to guarantee that students are well-prepared and ready for in-class activitiesprior to coming to class. Verifying that students are well prepared for class time is difficult at best,where generally a student will not watch videos or read lecture notes prior to class-time,necessitating the need for a quick survey method to ensure compliance with before-classactivities. Future plans for the flipped digital hardware design course include the development ofa strategic method to survey students on prior knowledge of HDLs, knowledge gained fromvideos and/or lecture notes, and shortening in-class activities to be sure that they can beaccomplished fully within the allotted class time. An idea to ensure

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia Furse, University of Utah; Neil E. Cotter, University of Utah; Angela Rasmussen, University of Utah

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

circuits class is figuring out what methodto use to solve a particular problem. Students often feel they are swimming in a sea of equations,and that every problem is unique with little or no relationship to others they have solved. Toaddress this challenge, we created a circuit analysis toolbox, shown in Figure 2. Each section ofthe toolbox shows the input and output variables for each method. The sections can be cut intocards (many students glue these to 3x5 cards). Then, the cards can be arranged to plan out themethod to solve a particular problem, matching up the input and output variables for eachmethod, somewhat like dominos.Figure 2 Circuit analysis toolbox. Each block describes input and output variables for eachmethod. These can be cut

Conference Session

Circuits & Systems Education I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole P. Pitterson, Oregon State University, Corvallis Oregon; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

learningexperiences planned so as to achieve this desired knowledge? [32]. The key to course design is thedetermination of the enduring outcome for the course. In other words, what is the set of keyoutcomes one would like for their students to have possessed at the end of the learningexperience or even years after they have exited the learning process? For example, in theintroductory circuit course used for study three it was evident that students were expected tohave developed a certain level of engineering problem solving skills that could be translated toother complex learning experiences. The emphasis on working problems in the class or the use oflearning activities meant to provide more class time for working problems were also reflected instudies two

Conference Session

Innovations in Communications and Wireless Systems Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne A Scales, Virginia Tech; J Michael Ruohoniemi; Geoff Crowley

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Electrical and Computer

incorporated into construction engineering and management curricula for trainingstudents to use spatial construction data for various applications that include surveying,construction planning, and scheduling [6]. Aerospace Engineering (AE) curricula place emphasison technology applications related to air and space navigation, traffic control, and pilotlessaircraft and aerospace technologies, such as atomic clocks, that enable GNSS [7]. In general,undergraduates appreciate applications of GNSS and design projects that are effective in givingsome insight into fundamental GNSS principles [8]. These approaches, however, do not addresslearning GNSS from first principles and so do not convey the depth of understanding that isnecessary to work with a broad

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Curriculum Design and Evaluation

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cory J. Prust, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Richard W. Kelnhofer, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Joerg Mossbrucker, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Kerry R Widder, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Hue V. Tran P.E., Milwaukee School of Engineering; Stephen M. Williams P.E., Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer

courses to the solution of anopen-ended design problem with constraints. This course is usually taken in the winter quarter ofthe sophomore year. The students buy a kit of parts and raw materials to supplement the kitsfrom the previous courses. The end product, an autonomous robot, is specified with a minimalset of constraints, but it is up to the students to determine how to satisfy those constraints. Forsome, this is the first exposure to building something. The course has two hours of lecture andthree hours of lab each week. The lecture time is used to review some of the concepts anddevices, as well as introduce new concepts like Finite State Machines for implementingbehavior, and creating test plans. Weekly milestones help motivate the

Conference Session

Flipped Electrical and Computer Engineering Classrooms 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gloria J Kim, Northwestern University; Mark E. Law, University of Florida; John G. Harris, University of Florida

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Electrical and Computer

experiential learning modules in the domains of circuits analysis, biosignals andsystems analysis, and experimental design in collaboration between the BME Department ofNorthwestern University and ECE Department of University of Florida. Future plans includeassessing whether students who have benefitted from the flipped classroom continue to besuccessful in further courses in the curriculum.References1. Sheppard, S.D., et al., Studying the Career Pathways of Engineers, in Cambridge Handbook of Engineering Education Research, A. Johri and B.M. Olds, Editors. 2014, Cambridge University Press: New York, NY, Page 26.1087.11

Conference Session

Labs & Hands-on Instruction II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lei Zhang, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Ibibia K. Dabipi, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Yuanwei Jin, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Payam Matin, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Electrical and Computer

experience Active Experimentation Reflective Observation planning/trying what has been learned reviewing/reflecting on the exprience Abstract Conceptualization concluding/learning from the experience Fig. 1. Kolb’s cycle of experiential learning [7]. However, practically there are many obstacles in applying Experiential Learning methods. Thefirst problem comes from the limitation of students’ knowledge and experience, as wells as the © American

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nisha Kondrath, Villanova University; Mark A. Jupina, Villanova University

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Electrical and Computer

faculty to dedicate more of the in- class time for interactive problem sessions.IV. Faculty Experiences & Challenges To improve the student motivation and performance, we need to increase the student investment in the course [4]. We believe that the active-learning approach implemented using the flipped-lab format shows promise in enabling the students to become better “self-starters,” so as to better motivate themselves and their fellow classmates to take a more active role in their education. Oddly enough, that is also the most challenging part of this experience. The lab modules had to be well planned and organized with clear expectations of individual responsibilities. Getting the students to do some design work and

Conference Session

New trends in ECE education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Douglas Jacobson, Iowa State University; Thomas Daniels, Iowa State University

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Electrical and Computer

departments. We have offered the workshop four times to a total over 60 faculty membersfrom around the United States. This paper will describe the workshop, the intended outcomes,feedback from the faculty involved, the curriculum, and future plans. We will also discuss issuesrelated to recruiting faculty, integration of faculty with different backgrounds, and ongoingfaculty support.IntroductionThe growing need for information security professionals is well documented. Few universitiesoffer a comprehensive program in information assurance and security. The end result is a severeshortage of graduates proficient in the technology and policy issues critical to the security of theinformation infrastructure. While several universities have started programs

Conference Session

ECE Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kedmon Hungwe, Michigan Technological University; Seyed Zekavat, Michigan Technological University; Glen Archer, Michigan Technological University

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Electrical and Computer

design course,” Proceedings the 3rd Conference on Engineering Education, Vol. 2, Portsmouth, England, pp. 241-245, Sept. 1992.[9] Proceedings of the National Congress on Engineering Education, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 1987.[10] S. Sarin, A plan for addressing ABET criteria 2002 requirements, Proceedings 1998 Annual Meeting, American Society for Engineering Education.[11] F. T. Najafi and I. Tag, “New trends and context for change in engineering education,” Proceedings 1995 ASEE annual conference, pp. 944-949, Anaheim, CA, June 25-28, 1995.[12] Engineering Education and Practice in the United States-Foundations of Our Techno-Economic Future, National Research Council, 1985.[13] Quality of Engineering

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rocio Alba-Flores, Georgia Southern University; Fernando Rios-Gutierrez, Georgia Southern University

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Electrical and Computer

create sensor values in the range of 0-30cm. This range is based on pre-planning for physical implementation. The simulation produces two ofthese inputs, one for the left side and one for the right side of the simulated system. Both values arepropagated straight into the FL controller. The Fuzzy Logic controller contains two input membershipfunctions (MF). The functions are identical, but one processes the left sensor inputs and the otherprocesses the right sensor inputs. Five linguistic variables were used as: {VS, S, M, W, VW } denotingVery Strong , Strong , Medium, Weak, and Very Weak. An input falling within the VS membershipcategory indicates and object is very close, and conversely an input within the VW membership categorymeans an object

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tan Ma, Florida International University; Osama A. Mohammed, Florida International University; Ahmed Taha Elsayed, Florida International University

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Electrical and Computer

energy farm andload, the gap between them can be estimated. Based on these values together with systemfrequency regulation signal, a smart charging controller can be designed by using the fuzzy logicto control the charging and discharging of the battery in the system, which will absorb or injectpower and finally make the system frequency and voltage stable [8].In this educational paper, teaching the topic will start with the description of the hybrid systemwith some general background about how the system works with solar energy, wind energy, loadand energy storage. This portion is theoretical and can be explained by the instructor in the class.After that,three steps of planning and building the hybrid system involving renewable energy andload

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roger A. Green, North Dakota State University

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Electrical and Computer

effective signal processing education at NDSU. Dataalso supports a consistent level of student preparedness for the applied DSP course and modestperformance improvements accompanying times when the course utilized a supplemental DSPmanuscript. The data supports that through conscientious instructor efforts to better engagestudents, performance will improve. In this case, by emphasizing critical reading and evaluationof the DSP manuscript, student course performance, as measured by the final exam, generallyimproved. Page 23.64.11Longitudinal performance studies depend on careful planning and execution. The

Conference Session

Recruitment, Retention, and First-year Programs in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale Anthony Carnegie, Victoria University, Wellington; Craig A. Watterson, Victoria University, Wellington

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Electrical and Computer

Figure 2. Page 25.745.7Figure 2. Inner pages of the Geek booklet profiling two students.Note also in Figure 2, the students are wearing an identically designed engineering tee-shirt.The caption, next to a retro-looking robot, states “Think it, Plan it, Build it”. Developedprimarily for retention purposes to assist in the development of an engineering identity forVUW and WelTec students, these shirts are also distributed as part of our regional efforts toincrease engineering awareness. As an aside, the adoption of these shirts (which includes ahooded sweatshirt option) by both staff and students at VUW has been very enthusiastic. It iscommon to

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R.F. William Hollender, Montana State University; James Becker, Montana State University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-1521: DEVELOPMENT OF A DOPPLER RADAR EXPERIMENT BOARDFOR USE IN MICROWAVE CIRCUITS AND ELECTRONICS COURSESR.F. William Hollender, Montana State UniversityJames Becker, Montana State University Page 15.399.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Development of A Doppler Radar Experiment Board For Use in Microwave Circuits and Electronics CoursesAbstractThe development of a Doppler radar experiment board and associated course content,observations from their first implementation in the fall 2009 offering of the microwave circuitscourse at Montana State University and plans for their revision and use in an upper divisionanalog electronics

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kejia Li, Kansas State University; Steve Warren, Kansas State University

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Electrical and Computer

for the students by software already provided by theinstructor (Obj. 7 – Calculate calibration coefficients …), or objectives that were not emphasizedas much as previously planned (Obj. 8 – Counteract the effects …). When asked, “Do any other‘learned objectives’ stand out as skills or abilities that you now possess based upon your pulseoximetry laboratory experience?” one student responded, “I know better how different artifactsare introduced into the signal.” Table 1. Learning Objectives Survey ResultsOn a scale of 1 to 5, note your level of ability with respect to the following learning objectives both before and afterthe laboratory experience, where “1” means no ability/understanding and “5” means high

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bonnie H. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; JillL L. Auerbach, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer

, hence would be suitable for a 50-minute lecture. The difference is that the machine shownin Figure 4 uses a 3-input OR gate while the example circuit and the alternative machines useonly 2-input OR gates. This added complication of the 3-input OR gate is harder for somestudents than others to comprehend; hence the large variation in completion time.Assessment and DiscussionThe State Machine Module was developed for courses that cover digital logic, which is taught byseveral different instructors. Early in the implementation phase, an assessment plan wasdeveloped that specified on-going evaluation in ECE 2030 Introduction to ComputerEngineering courses during the first three years of implementation. Data has been collected from11 classes over

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation, Assessment, and Program Improvement in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Wilczynski, University of Southern California; Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

fullyimplemented in all of our ABET accredited bachelor’s degree courses in computer science. At this point in our ABET assessmentprocess aligned with outcomes a-k, we have simply employed this new cross-course alignment and score normalization with a-koutcome alignment. As a consequence, we now have direct assessment of each ABET outcome rather than simply a measurement ofstudents’ perception of whether they have been exposed to each outcome. We have yet to assess whether our process is working fromthe standpoint of faculty who teach the computer sciences courses. Accordingly, we plan to convene focus groups with faculty in thecoming semesters to determine if the new system is effective as a means of offering continuous improvement to faculty courses

Conference Session

Recruitment, Retention, and First-Year Programs in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Code; Data Analysis and Ethical Issues in Engineering. The faculty designedtheir own custom textbook for the course, after surveying the available textbooks in the area, andhave also designed appropriate laboratory projects to meet course learning objectives. Inaddition, the students attend IEEE meetings and invited lectures from practicing engineers.Two years have passed since “EENG 1301 – Engineering the Future – Electrical and DigitalConcepts” was introduced into the BSEE degree plan. Preliminary data shows that the retentionrate from freshman to sophomore years has improved from 54.8% to 75%. The survey data alsoclearly indicate that the retained students are more engaged and enthusiastic about the profession.It can be safely concluded

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula in ECE II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University; Adam M. Wilson, College of Saint Rose; Adrianna Anderson, College of Saint Rose; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Frederick C. Berry, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Dianna Newman, University at Albany, State University of New York; Judith E. O'Rourke, College of Saint Rose; Thomas D.C. Little, Boston University; Don Lewis Millard, National Science Foundation

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Electrical and Computer

preparation. For thelast two summers, students from St. Rose have participated in the SMART LIGHTING ERCsummer REU program. Working with and learning from primarily electrical engineeringstudents, these future teachers have succeeded in learning to use the Mobile Studio anddeveloping ideas for application of it in their courses at St. Rose and in their future work asteachers. Several Mobile Studio math activities have been developed that include fullinstructions, assessment, identification of state standards addressed, etc. The lesson plan calledWave to the Sine is an activity that uses the introduction of the technical functions of the MobileStudio to teach the properties of sine waves, like frequency, amplitude, and period. Studentslearn how to use

Conference Session

Technology in the ECE Classroom

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Weiying Zhu, Hampton University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

totwenty students. While all the students in junior-level classes and most of the students infreshman and sophomore-level classes major in Electrical or Computer Engineering, a smallportion of the students in freshman and sophomore-level classes major in Chemical Engineering,Mathematics, or Music Technology Engineering.2.2 Motivations and Goals Through a variety of methods such exit interviews with graduating seniors, employersurveys, and discussion with the engineering board, our department has identified programmingand design as areas needing improvement and has plans for more open-ended problem solving inour classroom as a result. Therefore, in this project, we intend to utilize the HP mobiletechnology to improve the training of

Conference Session

ECE Division Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University; Mahmudur Rahman, Santa Clara University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

methods to solvethe problems.We plan to collect and collate all similar concepts questions (generated by others and ourselves)and build up an ECCI test database that can be used in every offering of Circuits course at alluniversities who wish to participate. We also encourage other faculty to adopt the test. This testfulfills the United States Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)requirement for assessment. It also helps track the effectiveness of teaching styles by testingwhether the students are learning the basic concepts in the course.In this paper, we first review some assessment instruments used previously in the Circuitscourses. We classify the major ideas and concepts that need to be tested. Then we present

Conference Session

Teaching Circuit Theory and Electronics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Kane, University of New Hampshire and Cypress Semiconductor; Thadeus Paul Kochanski, Vital Electronics Institute; Andrzej Rucinski, University of New Hampshire

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Electrical and Computer

developing specifications, ensuring interoperability among devices and services, and educating the market about NFC technology. http://www.nfc-forum.org/aboutus/2. Brig (Dr.) RS Grewal, VSM (Retd.), Vice Chancellor of Chitkara University, “Imperatives for an Operative Engineering Pipeline“ presented at the "9th Annual ASEE Global Colloquium on Engineering Education“ in Singapore, article in Tribune of India, [edition pub in Chandigarh, India] http://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20110208/edu.htm#2 ] and private communication.3. Objects and Plan of an Institute of Technology, William Barton Rogers Papers, MIT Libraries. T171.M44 1860 (MC 1), box 12, folder 183, See also MIT Corporation Records (AC 278), box 1, vol. 1, pp. 43-44.4. http

Conference Session

Assessment of Learning in ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne Lu, University of Portland

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Electrical and Computer

Amazon just announced their delivery service plan using drones (UAV). There were six teams chose this category. 4) Desktop virtualization is also a ubiquitous phrase and there is abundant marketing information on the Internet. Since most desktop virtualization is provided as a service, it is difficult to find a particular system with enough in-depth technical information. Three teams chose this category. Although network virtualization concept was introduced in 2009, there is very little implementation technical information on the Internet and no team chose this sub-category. 5) Supercomputers were chosen by 13 teams due to their abundant technical information and there were six No. 1 supercomputers to

Conference Session

Capstone Design and Innovations in ECE

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hanqi Zhuang, Florida Atlantic University; Oren Masory, Florida Atlantic University; Zvi S Roth

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

andshow their project to them, we don’t give grades for these activities; therefore somestudents do not actually take these earnestly. We plan to design a more rigorousmechanism in the near future to encourage students having more interactions with end-users. At the end of the semester, each student design project is demonstrated in public,and is evaluated based on the following three categories: creativities, difficult levels, andcompleteness. Evaluations are done by classmates, observers and instructors. Theobservers may involve university staff members, end-users, and industrialrepresentatives. Results of the evaluations will be used for two distinguished purposes: 1.Assign a grade for the project, and 2. Rank the projects for Capstone

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Dianna Newman, University at Albany-SUNY; Kathy Ann Gullie Ph.D., Gullie Consultant Services; Robin L. Getz, Analog Devices, Inc.; Douglas A. Mercer, Analog Devices Inc.; John D. Kelly, North Carolina A&T State University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Abdelnasser A. Eldek, Jackson State University; Petru Andrei, Florida A&M University, Florida State University; Otsebele E. Nare, Hampton University; Mandoye Ndoye, Tuskegee University; Demetris Geddis, Hampton University; Shujun Yang, Alabama A&M University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

slows the spread of technology enabled pedagogy – cost. Specifically, theyconcluded that “equipment prices tend to still be too high and are not sufficiently stable to enableeffective planning, especially with respect to how costs are split between universities and theirstudents [12].” There was a discussion of possible business models that could enable students topurchase and keep their own personal kits. While the cost of these active learning platforms isquite low (usually less than or comparable to the price of a typical new ECE textbook), manyschools (especially Minority Serving Institutions or MSIs) find it a major challenge to ask theirstudents to purchase or even rent the existing device options. Some purchase a collection ofpersonal

Conference Session

Interactive Panel on Improving the Experiences of Marginalized Students on Engineering Design Teams

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorelle A Meadows, Michigan Technological University; Denise Sekaquaptewa, University of Michigan; Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech; Alice L. Pawley, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Debbie Chachra, Olin College of Engineering; Adrienne Minerick, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education, Electrical and Computer, Engineering Libraries, First-Year Programs, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Minorities in Engineering, Student, Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering, Women in Engineering

between the Navajo way of life, which is a holistic cycle of thinking,planning, living, and assuring/testing,119 and an engineering design process (ask, imagine, plan,create, improve120). Thus the structure of the project itself can be described and presented in away that carries cultural meaning for Navajo students.Further, design projects can be structured to blend culture and course material. In engineeringoutreach camps in the Navajo Nation, students were asked to write a story related to their culture(e.g., “Describe a day in the life of a Navajo middle school student”). Students then, learn theengineering design process and build a Rube Goldberg®-style chain reaction machine that tellsthe story they wrote. This not only helps the students

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California, San Diego; Leah Klement, University of California, San Diego; Rachel Bristol, University of California, San Diego; Paul Andreas Hadjipieris, University of California, San Diego

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

coursematerials” in summer was less than the one in spring. We believe there must be somerestrictions on the type of problems that students select. The summer session was the first timethat such assessments were integrated into the course, so the instructor proposed minimumrestrictions on the selection of the assessment problems. In the paper's future work section, wewill discuss our plans to respond to this feedback and observation.The follow-up meeting component of these assessments was well received by the students. Themeetings increased the interactions between students and the instructional team members andprovided students with an opportunity to receive timely feedback on the concepts they wereconfused about. These findings are in agreement with