AC 2009-58: CHALLENGES OF TEACHING ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGCLASSES TO NONMAJORSAurenice Oliveira, Michigan Technological University Dr. Aurenice Oliveira is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology program at Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, since 2007. She received the B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Salvador, Brazil, in 1995, the M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil, in 1998, and the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA, in 2005. Dr. Oliveira has taught several classes in
AC 2007-2683: A TWO-COURSE SEQUENCE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERINGPRINCIPLES FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING STUDENTSDorin Patru, Rochester Institute of Technology Dr. Dorin Patru was born in Sibiu, Romania. He attended the local German school system through the 12th grade. He received both his BS and MS degrees in electrical engineering from the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca in Romania in 1993. From 1993 to 1995 he worked for the Institute for Design and Research of Automation Control and Test Equipment, located in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. In 1995 he joined the faculty at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca as an Instructor and Research Assistant. In 1997 he received an assistantship for doctoral
Paper ID #11947A Project-based Computer Engineering CurriculumProf. Jeremy N. Thomas, DigiPen Institute of Technology Jeremy Thomas has been at the DigiPen Institute of Technology since 2010. He has a BA in Physics from Bard College, and a MS in Physics and a Ph.D. in Geophysics both from the University of Washington (UW). Before joining DigiPen, he was a Postdoc at the U.S. Geological Survey and held faculty positions at the UW and Bard College. Currently, he holds affiliate positions at the UW and NorthWest Research Associates. His areas of specialization are space physics and electrical engineering, including
AC 2008-2183: ONLINE, INTRODUCTORY MICROCONTROLLER LABS ANDEXERCISES FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTSMarc McComb, Microchip Technology, Inc. As Technical Training Engineer with Microchip’s Security, Microcontroller & Technology Development Division, Marc McComb develops educational materials for customers on Microchip’s 8-bit PIC® Microcontrollers (MCUs). These materials take the form of Regional Training Center (RTC) classes, Web seminars and lab exercises for the Company’s Academic Program. Prior to this position, Marc worked for 13 years as a paramedic in Ontario, Canada until a back injury forced a career change. He returned to school and graduated from St. Lawrence College’s Electronics
Paper ID #5849How Electrical Engineering Technology Students Understand Concepts ofElectricity. Comparison of Misconceptions of Freshmen, Sophomores, andSeniorsDr. Tatiana V. Goris, Purdue University, West Lafayette TATIANA V. GORIS, is a Post Doctoral Researcher at the College of Technology, Purdue University, Indiana. She earned her M.S. degrees from Taganrog State University of Radio-Engineering, Russia, spe- cializing in microelectronics and semiconductor manufacturing (1999), and Ph.D in Technology (2012) from Purdue University, West Lafayette. Dr.Goris research interests include workforce development for advanced
Paper ID #10786Impact of Simulation-based and Hands-on Teaching Methodologies on Stu-dents’ Learning in an Engineering Technology ProgramDr. MOHAMMED TAQIUDDIN TAHER, DeVry University, AddisonDr. Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, DuPage Dr. Ahmed S. Khan is a Senior Professor in the College of Engineering and Information Sciences at DeVry University, Addison, Illinois. Dr. Khan has more than thirty years of experience in research, instruction, curricula design, development, evaluation, implementation and program accreditation, management and supervision. Dr. Khan received an MSEE from Michigan Technological University, an MBA from
Paper ID #14429Multidisciplinary Approaches and Challenges in Integrating Emerging Med-ical Devices Security Research and EducationProf. Mehran Mozaffari Kermani, Rochester Institute of Technology Dr. Mehran Mozaffari Kermani received the B.Sc. degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, in 2005, and the M.E.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada, in 2007 and 2011, respectively, under the supervision of Prof. Arash Reyhani-Masoleh. He joined the Advanced Micro Devices as a senior ASIC
Paper ID #19125Software Courses in Computer EngineeringDr. Dick Blandford, University of Evansville Dick Blandford is the department chair of the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at the University of Evansville.Dr. Christopher Miller, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Chris is an Assistant Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech- nology. His interests include engineering education, embedded systems, and ubiquitous computing. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Software Courses in Computer
Paper ID #11880Integrating Emerging Cryptographic Engineering Research and Security Ed-ucationProf. Mehran Mozaffari Kermani, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE) Mehran Mozaffari Kermani received the B.Sc. degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, in 2005, and the M.E.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada, in 2007 and 2011, respectively. He joined the Advanced Micro Devices as a senior ASIC/layout designer, integrating sophisticated security/cryptographic capabilities into a single
Page 24.158.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014An Experiment to enhance Signals and Systems learning by using technology based teaching strategiesThe University of Texas at El Paso teamed with the “Signal Processing Education Network,”(SPEN), which consists of academic, industry and professional community. SPEN, an NSF-sponsored effort, is based on four technologies: Connexions, interactive simulation tools,Quadbase question/answer system and OpenStax Tutor. It seeks to develop materials that alloweducators to break away from traditional textbook-lecture-homework education, and create a newframework based on an engaged community of educators, students, and industry
AC 2012-4521: MOBILE STUDIO PEDAGOGY, PART 2: SELF-REGULATEDLEARNING AND BLENDED TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTIONProf. Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Kenneth Connor is a professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering where he teaches courses on plasma physics, electromagnetics, electronics and instrumentation, electric power, and general engineering. His research involves plasma physics, electromagnetics, photonics, engineering education, diversity in the engineering workforce, and technology enhanced learning. Since joining the Rensselaer faculty in 1974, he has been continuously involved in research programs at such places as Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the
Paper ID #6709Exploiting a Disruptive Technology to Actively Engage Students in the Learn-ing ProcessDr. John M Robertson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus John Robertson, PhD, is a Professor in the Engineering Department at Arizona State University Poly- technic where he specializes in instrumentation and semiconductor technology. His research interests include process control and its application to educational development. He was formerly an executive with Motorola and now participates in many senior technical training programs with local companies.Prof. Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech Kathleen Meehan is
Paper ID #17899Improving Student Confidence and Retention using an Introductory Com-puter Engineering CourseDr. Daniel W. Chang, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Daniel W. Chang is an Assistant Professor in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He is the faculty advisor for the student chapters of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) and the ECE honor society Eta Kappa Nu (HKN). His interests include computer architecture, digital systems, memory systems, and engineering education. c American Society
AC 2011-1483: STUDENT PERCEPTION OF LECTURE VIDEO USE ASA MEANS TO INCREASE TIME FOR IN CLASS PROBLEM SOLVINGAPPLICATIONSDale S.L. Dolan, California Polytechnic State University Dale S.L. Dolan is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at Cal Poly with experience in renew- able energy projects, education, power electronics and advanced motor drives. He received his BSc in Zoology in 1995 and BEd in 1997 from the University of Western Ontario. He received the BASc in Elec- trical Engineering in 2003, MASc. in Electrical Engineering in 2005 and PhD in Electrical Engineering in 2009 all from the University of Toronto. He is past chair of Windy Hills Caledon Renewable Energy, past chair of the OSEA (Ontario
Page 22.977.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 iPhone/iPad Based Interactive Laboratory for Signal Processing in Mobile Devices1. Introduction The demand for using advanced mobile devices in education, business and researchhas resulted in several powerful processors with an array of capabilities and large multi-touchscreens1. Advanced mobile devices are capable of handling tasks that are relatively complexsuch as word processing, complex Internet transactions, and even human motion analysis2.Furthermore, this compelling technology has become a part of everyday student life. Hence,the design of exciting mobile applications and software represents a great
AC 2011-1844: TIMELY FEEDBACK AND STRENGTHENED STUDY HABITSVIA COMPUTER AUTOMATED END-OF-LECTURE QUESTIONSPaul J. Weber, Lake Superior State University Paul J. Weber is an Assistant Professor at Lake Superior State University. Since completing his Ph.D. at Michigan Tech in 2006, he has taught courses in digital and computer systems as well as electronics, circuit analysis, and robot vision. His research interests include alternative energy, energy efficiency, distributed control, and engineering education. Page 22.1528.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011
Paper ID #15798Project-Based Learning for Electrical Engineering Lower-Level CoursesDr. Jiahui Song, Wentworth Institute of Technology Jiahui Song is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Technology at Wentworth Institute of Technology. She received her B.S. in Automation and M.S. in Pattern Recognition & Intelligent Systems from Southeast University. She received her Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Old Dominion University.Dr. Douglas E. Dow, Wentworth Institute of Technology Douglas Dow is an Associate Professor in the department of Electrical Engineering and Technology
Paper ID #8816A Partial Flip, A Whole Transformation: Redesigning Sophomore CircuitsDr. Theresa Mae Swift, Missouri University of Science & Technology Theresa M. Swift is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer En- gineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She teaches the sophomore circuits and introduction to electronic devices courses for ECE majors as well as a service course in circuits for other engineering disciplines on campus. She is a member of both the ECE curriculum committee and the cur- riculum committee for all engineering disciplines on the
2006-2294: GENDER PERSPECTIVES ON THE OPTIMIZATION OF THEINTERDISCIPLINARY COURSE CURRICULUM “INTRODUCTION TOELECTRICAL ENGINEERING FOR NON-MAJORS”Kedmon Hungwe, Michigan Technological University is with the Department of Education, Michigan Technological University. He received his Ph.D from Michigan State University in 1999. His research interests focus on teaching and learning in school, college and workplace contexts.Seyed Zekavat, Michigan Technological University is with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Michigan Technological University. He received his Ph.D from Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado in 2002, in Telecommunications. He has over 10 years of
AC 2012-3044: HOW DOES ANIMATION-BASED LEARNING AFFECTSTUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENTS AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS ELECTRON-ICS?Dr. Aharon Gero, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology Aharon Gero holds a B.A. in physics, a B.Sc. in electrical engineering, a M.Sc. in electrical engineering, and a Ph.D. in theoretical physics, all from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. In addition, he has a M.B.A. from the University of Haifa, Israel. Gero is a faculty member at the Department of Education in Technology and Science of the Technion. His research focuses on electrical engineering education and interdisciplinary education that combines physics with electronics, such as electro-optics and microelectronics education.Miss
AC 2009-35: STARTING FROM SCRATCH: A SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCES INTHE FIRST YEAR OF THE COLLABORATIVE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGPROGRAM BETWEEN MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE ANDTECHNOLOGY AND MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITYRobert Egbert, Missouri State University Dr. Robert Egbert is Professor of Electrical Engineering at Missouri State University (MSU) in Springfield, MO. He received B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Missouri - Rolla (now Missouri University of Science and Technology - Missouri S&T) in 1972, 1973, and 1976, respectively. He has industrial experience with Black & Veatch Consulting Engineers in Kansas City and MKEC Engineering Consultants in Wichita, KS. He was a member
. Toorganize the discussion, the ABET Criterion 3 topics shown above will be used as a structure.Clearly, other qualities of the capstone design course help to satisfy the Criterion, but only thespecific writing and research assignments will be discussed below.Criterion 3d – an ability to function on multidisciplinary teamsIn her paper on student perceptions of collaborative writing, Nelson6 references a number ofsources reporting that “engineering and technology professionals spend an average of one-thirdof their time writing, and most write as members of a team.” Nelson goes on to report thefindings of several sources which state that collaboration builds such skills as interactivity,teamwork, and negotiation, promotes growth and increases the
Proceedings, Austin, TX, 2009.[13] L. Head, “Signals, Systems, and Music: General Education for an IntegratedCurriculum,” ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Vancouver, BC, 2011.[14] A. Sathyanarayanan Rao, J. Fan, C. Brame, B. Landman, “Improving ConceptualUnderstanding of Signals and Systems in Undergraduate Engineering Students UsingCollaborative In-Class Laboratory Exercises,” ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings,Indianapolis, IN, 2014.[15] B. Verdin, R. Von Borries, P. Nava, A. Butler, “An Experiment to Enhance Signalsand Systems Learning by Using Technology Based Teaching Strategies,” ASEE AnnualConference Proceedings, Indianapolis, IN, 2014.[16] B. Ferri, A. Ferri, K. Connor, “BYOE: Mobile Experiment for Signals and Systems– Analysis of a Guitar
Paper ID #7512Rationales on a Required Class on Signal and Power Integrity in a ComputerEngineering CurriculumDr. JianJian Song, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Jianjian Song (M’88, S’07) received his B.S. degree in radio engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, China in 1982, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engi- neering from the University of Minnesota in 1985 and 1991. He joined the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana in 1999 as associate professor and he has been full professor since 2010. From
AC 2010-392: SUSTAINABLE ASSESSMENT FOR PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTAND ABET PREPARATIONRichard Kelnhofer, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Kelnhofer is Program Director of Electrical Engineering Technology and Assistant Professor at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). Formerly, he held engineering and managerial positions in the telecommunications industry. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Marquette University in 1997 and is a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Wisconsin. Dr. Kelnhofer teaches courses in communication systems, signal processing, and information and coding theory.Stephen Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Stephen Williams is
/17/05[14] Leonard, M.S., Nault, E.W., “An Integrated Approach to Evaluation of Program Educational Objectives andAssessment of Program Outcomes Using ABET Criteria for Accreditation of Engineering Programs,” Proceedingsof the 2004 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Expostion.[15] Karl. D. Stephan, “All This and Engineering Too: A History of Accreditation Requirements,” IEEE Technology and SocietyMagazine, vol. 21, issue 3, pp. 8-16, Fall 2002. Page 12.1512.10
Paper ID #6707Conceptual Understanding of the Electrical Concepts of Voltage and Cur-rent: A Pilot Study of a Method to Create Representations of Students’ Men-tal ModelsProf. Mark T Carnes PE, Purdue University, Electrical Engineering Technology Mark T. Carnes, Purdue University Mark Carnes is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and is currently an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology at Purdue University. He is also nearing completion of studies for a doctorate in Engineering Education, also at Purdue. Before coming to Purdue, he spent over 30 years as an electronics designer of control and power
AC 2009-352: THREE PRACTICAL AND EFFECTIVE RF AND EMCEXPERIMENTS FOR A COMPUTER ENGINEERING COURSE ONELECTROMAGNETICS AND EMCKeith Hoover, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Keith Hoover received his B.S. degree from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 1971 and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees at the University of Illinois in 1972 and 1976, respectively, all in electrical engineering. He is currently a full professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, IN. His teaching and research interests include electromagnetic compatibility, instrumentation, and embedded systems.JianJian Song, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Paper ID #7437FACULTY AT TOP EE/CS RESEARCH UNIVERSITIESDr. Anil Saigal, Tufts University Anil Saigal is a Professor in the School of Engineering at Tufts University. He received his doctorate from the Georgia Institute of Technology.Mr. Arun Karthik Saigal, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Arun Saigal is a graduate student in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT. Page 23.592.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013
AC 2012-5132: IEEE REAL WORLD ENGINEERING PROJECTS (RWEP)Dr. Seyed Hossein Mousavinezhad, Idaho State University Seyed Hossein Mousavinezhad is professor and Chair, Electrical Engineering Department, Idaho State University. He is active with ASEEECE Division, is IEEE Education Society’s Membership Development Chair, and is Van Valkenburg Awards Committee Chair. Mousavinezhad is founding General Chair of International IEEE Electro Information Technology Conferences, http://www.eit-conference.org/.Dr. Paul J. Benkeser, Georgia Institute of Technology Paul J. Benkeser is a professor and Senior Associate Chair in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University. He is past