Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Syed Masud Mahmud, Wayne State University; Cheng-Zhong Xu, Wayne State University

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Electrical and Computer

the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineer of Wayne State University. His research interests lie in distributed and parallel systems, particularly in resource management for high performance cluster and grid computing and scalable and secure Internet services. He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles in journals and conference proceedings in these areas. He is the author of the book Scalable and Secure Internet Services and Architecture (CRC Press, 2005) and a coauthor of the book Load Balancing in Parallel Computers: Theory and Practice (Kluwer Academic, 1997). He serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing, the Journal of Parallel

Conference Session

Circuits & Systems Education II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faisal Kaleem, Metropolitan State University; David W. Jacobson, Metropolitan State University ; Firasat Khan, Metropolitan State University

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Electrical and Computer

an experienced lifelong cybersecurity practitioner. His research interests include multiple aspects of cybersecurity including cyber security and forensic education, Computer and Network Security but more specifically in the area of mobile device security, mobile malware analysis and attribution, and mobile forensics. During his 15 years tenure at FIU, he has established a solid track record in teaching and has received numerous awards including the best professor and the best course awards (cybersecurity) from various graduating cohorts. In recognition to his teaching, he has also received a university wide Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching. He continually appears on various local news channels discussing

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Rubaai, Howard University; Ramesh Chawla, Howard University

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Electrical and Computer

facilitate coding.Another point in favor of using MATLAB/SimulinkTM is in the creation of an environmentsimilar to an ideal real-time control platform. Linux and Java are cited as incapable of producingthe best real-time platform because of “the non-determinism caused by the automatic memorymanagement in Java 3”. While the speeds of most modern computers minimize this drawback,the SimulinkTM model still offers the best real-time applications. A few other software tools thatare utilized in laboratories today include RTLinux (Real-Time Linux) 2 and Simulinux-RT5.With regard to the types of controllers that have been utilized in the educational arena, there are anumber of practical approaches being used for the illustration of the control systems

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning in ECE Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Archibald, Brigham Young University; Doran Wilde, Brigham Young University

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Electrical and Computer

engineer in Oregon where he worked 12 years in industry doing microprocessor design. In 1990, he began graduate studies at Oregon State University, where he received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science in 1993 and 1995, respectively. In 1995, he joined the faculty in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Brigham Young University where he is currently serving as an associate professor. Dr. Wilde has taught a wide range of computer and electrical engineering courses and has been involved in new computer engineering course development. He has been actively engaged in research in the fields of computer arithmetic, application specific systems and architectures, and

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill Yang, Western Carolina University; Robert D. Adams, Western Carolina University; Aaron K. Ball, Western Carolina University

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Electrical and Computer

,” ASEESoutheast Section Conference, 2008.9. Diefes-Dux, H.A., Moore, T., Zawojewski, J., Imbrie, P.K., and Follman, D., “A framework for posing open-ended engineering problems: model-eliciting activities,” Frontiers in Education, 2004. FIE 2004. 34th Annual, pp.F1A- 3-8, 2004.10. Hughes, J.L.A. , “Incorporating project engineering and professional practice into the major design experience,”Frontiers in Education Conference, 2001. 31st Annual , vol.3, pp.F3G-16-2, 2001.11. Soundarajan, N. , “Engineering Criteria 2000: the impact on engineering education,” Frontiers in EducationConference, 1999. FIE '99. 29th Annual , vol.1, pp.11A1/25-11A1/30, 1999.12. Prince,M., and Hoyt, B., “Helping students make the transition from novice to expert problem-solvers

Conference Session

Assessment of Learning in ECE Courses

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Claire Lynne McCullough P.E., High Point University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

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

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Uma Balaji, Fairfield University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #33260Service Learning Through RoboticsDr. Uma Balaji, Fairfield University Dr. Uma Balaji received her Ph. D from University of Victoria, B.C., Canada in Electrical Engineering. She was a Canadian Common Wealth Scholar. Her research focused in novel modelling techniques to de- sign components for wireless and satellite applications. Some of the components designed and fabricated by her include RF power amplifiers, antennas and filters. Another area of her research and teaching inter- est is Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). Prior to joining Fairfield, she is a recipient of the University Grants Award

Conference Session

ECE Distance Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zekeriya Aliyazicioglu, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Phyllis R. Nelson, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Shailesh Sujanani, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Jolly Kuo, Cal Poly Pomona

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Electrical and Computer

24.721.2Key Motivating FactorsHigh failure rate (about 29%) in our beginning circuit analysis class is strongly correlated witha change to a different major. Approximately 40% of students who fail this first course laterchange their major. This first course thus not only provides concepts that are essential for latersuccess, but also appears to strongly impact a student's perception of their ability to succeed inthe major.Advances in technology make web pages increasingly effective at reaching the currentgeneration of students. A 2012 poll by the Pew Research Center found that 67% of Americansbetween 18 and 24 reported owning a smartphone in February of 2012, and that percentage wasan 18% increase over the previous year [1]. Thus, we have chosen to

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Miley, Montana State University; Todd Kaiser, Montana State University; Liz Kovalchuk, Montana State University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

in engineering, and applying their ownwriting and communication skills.Keywords—writing; writing studio; writing centerIntroductionThe call for engineering students to develop skills as writers and communicators has becomecommonplace. Engineering programs hear from their advisory boards and professionalorganizations of the importance of improving the written communication of their graduates[1], [2]. Educating students to become engineering writers, however, cannot happen in anyone course. Given the complexities of disciplinary writing and the number of audiences astudent will be communicating with once they enter the profession, a single course in writingis not adequate for students to develop as writers. Instead, research in writing studies

Conference Session

New ECE laboratories

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Ray Hite, West Virginia University; Louis J. Slimak, West Virginia University; Dimitris Korakakis, West Virginia University; Terence C. Ahern, West Virginia University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

the Analog Discovery Board helped them learn. An increase of studentsexpressing interest in graduate programs and research was also noted [6].Expanding on the LiaB and Mobile Studio concept, we wanted to investigate the feasibility ofimplementing a similar structure at West Virginia University. What difficulties must beovercome with integrating into existing infrastructure? What resources are best situated for theuse of the TA? What effects does this method have on student learning outcomes? How dostudents’ respond to this approach?WVU LiaB SetupThe setup chosen for this pilot investigation included: Digilent Analog Discovery 2 Board, BNCAdapter Board, BNC Oscilloscope x1/x10 Probes (Pair), Shielded USB cable, and WaveForms2015 software [14

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia Furse, University of Utah; Donna Harp Ziegenfuss, University of Utah

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Electrical and Computer

has an Ed.D. in Academic Leadership/Higher Education and an MS degree in Applied Technology/Instructional Design. She has over 10 years of experience teaching, designing instruction, and doing qualitative research both in and outside of a library context. Her research interests focus on library and technology-based instructional planning and course design, assessment and evaluation topics, as well as online teaching and learning. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Evidence-Based Practice: Student-Centered and Teacher-Friendly Formative Assessment in EngineeringAbstractStudent-centered teaching employs active

Conference Session

ECE Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Hayes, Dublin Institute of Technology; Robert Herrick, Purdue University

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Electrical and Computer

modelallows time for detailed discussion of scholarly work, research and development projects,teaching ‘best practice’ and joint-student project potential This model has already worked wellbetween the School of Manufacturing and Design Engineering at DIT and the School ofIndustrial Technology at Purdue. Initial short-term asynchronous exchange can build theconfidence of participants in the value of the exchange process. Typically, during a short termexchange, faculty members lecture at the exchange site in an area of special interest. Planningand appropriate timing of asynchronous exchange together with the support of management andcolleagues are important success elements to minimise disruption at the home site.Asynchronous exchanges can provide the

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Rania Hussein, University of Washington; Denise Wilson, University of Washington

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Electrical and Computer

approachcan offer stable and reliable instruction well beyond the COVID-19 crisis.IntroductionSince March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all facets of life and has become a majordisruption to higher education worldwide. Many institutions have opted to cancel in-personclasses, including labs, and have mandated a pivot to online instruction to help control the spreadof the virus. Researchers have studied online education for decades and research shows thateffective online learning results from a planned instructional design using a systematic model fordevelopment [1]. Research also showed that educators who are new to online instruction reportchallenges related to increased workload, the usage of new technologies, and organizing theircourses

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mario Simoni, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Maurice F. Aburdene, Bucknell University; Farrah Fayyaz, Purdue University

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Electrical and Computer

Page 23.188.13development to determine best practices for these experiments. One factor that would beinteresting to study is the impact of the hands-on nature of the experiments relative to asimulation only based experiment. The advantage of doing simulations only is the reduced costand accessibility to the students, but what is lost is the connection to a physical system. It will beinteresting to see what impact the hands-on aspect has with regards to CTSS concepts inparticular.AcknowledgementsThis work is funded by NSF grant #1140995. Special thanks to Shannon Sexton in the IRPAoffice at Rose-Hulman for her help with the assessment section.References[1] J. Nelson, M. Hjalmarson, K. Wage, and J. Buck, “Students’ interpretation of the

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Shawn Addington, Virginia Military Institute

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Electrical and Computer

Outcome #8 : "The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineeringsolutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context"Program Outcome #9 : "A recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in life-longlearning"Program Outcome #10 : "A knowledge of contemporary issues"Program Outcome #11 : "An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering toolsnecessary for engineering practice"Program Outcome #12 : "A knowledge of probability and statistics, including applicationsappropriate to electrical and computer engineering"Program Outcome #13 : "A knowledge of advanced mathematics, typically includingdifferential equations, linear algebra, complex variables and discrete math"Program Outcome #14 : "An

Conference Session

New Developments in Teaching Electromagnetics and Related Topics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madeleine Andrawis, South Dakota State University

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Electrical and Computer

students graduating from SDSU are required to take the FE examin their senior year as part of their graduation requirements. In addition, tips from personalexperience and best practices on implementing AL in teaching Electromagnetics are alsopresented.Definition of Active LearningAL is generally defined as the use of “instructional activities involving students in doing thingsand thinking about what they are doing” 2. The focus of AL is on student learning rather thanfaculty teaching 3. The responsibility for learning is the student’s who actively engages with thecontent and is cognitively active in the learning process. AL is an approach to teaching andlearning which enlists strategies including but not limited to: reading, writing, discussing

Conference Session

Recruitment, Retention and First-year Programs in ECE

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chad Eric Davis P.E., University of Oklahoma; James J. Sluss Jr., University of Oklahoma

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Electrical and Computer

methodstook more time to develop. In keeping with the focus of OU-ECE’s overall program, the mostkeenly-sought new retention program was a continuous mechanism to present advancedengineering technologies, innovative demonstrations, and hands-on activities to students in theirfirst year. A recent publication from the American College Testing Program provides the resultsof research that lists the top practices that make the greatest contribution to retention.7 A first-year seminar/university course that is taken for college credit is listed as the number one practiceby a large margin.7 Past work describes in detail how OU-ECE applied its new retention programinto first-year seminar/university courses.2 At OU, all engineering majors are required to take

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 12

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin D McPheron, Roger Williams University; Mallory Zerena McPheron DPT, OPT Physical Therapy; Charles R. Thomas, Roger Williams University

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Electrical and Computer

particular, physical therapy students are often subject to skills checks, where theymust demonstrate competency in standard techniques for physical therapy practice. Thisapproach was adapted to an introductory circuit theory lab, in which students were given regularskills checks to test competency with hardware and software standard in circuit theory courses.Data were collected for three years by asking students to complete anonymous Likert scalesurveys designed to allow students to self-assess their achievement of the laboratory learningoutcomes. The first year was a control group in which performance-based assessment was notused, while year two and three were separate experimental groups which were subject to skillschecks. As a result of the

Conference Session

ECE Curriculum Innovations

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Holmes, AcuityEdge, Inc.; Hisham Massoud, Duke University; Steven Cummer, Duke University; John Board, Duke University; Kip Coonley, Duke University; April Brown, Duke University; Michael Gustafson; Leslie Collins, Duke University; Lisa Huettel, Duke University; Gary Ybarra, Duke University

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Electrical and Computer

2006-1390: REDESIGN OF THE CORE CURRICULUM AT DUKE UNIVERSITYApril Brown, Duke University APRIL S. BROWN, Ph.D., is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. Her research is focused on the synthesis and design of nanostructures to microelectronic devices. She received her Ph.D. in 1985 from Cornell University.Gary Ybarra, Duke University GARY A. YBARRA, Ph.D., is a Professor of the Practice in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. His research interests include K-12 engineering outreach, engineering education, microwave imaging and electrical impedance tomography. He received his Ph.D. in

Conference Session

Improvements in ECE Signals and Systems

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mario Simoni, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Farrah Fayyaz, Purdue University; Ruth Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Electrical and Computer

” while solving CTSS problems similar to thosepresented in textbooks. At present, only preliminary interviews have been conducted in order toevaluate the interview protocol. The results from these preliminary interviews do support ourhypothesis, and we hope to present more sophisticated results in the near future.The analysis presented in this paper showed that many of the students in the CTSS course areperforming below their usual performance level as indicated by their cumulative GPA. Thisresult suggests that it may be possible for carefully designed pedagogy and curricula to have asignificant impact. In light of our hypotheses, the goal of designing pedagogy should be toencourage students to take a deeper approach to learning in order to

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Yang Victoria Shao, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Zuofu Cheng

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #33483Work in Progress: Synergy of Visualization and Experiment inUndergraduate Engineering Electromagnetics CourseDr. Yang Victoria Shao, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Yang V. Shao is a teaching assistant professor in electrical and computer engineering department at Uni- versity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). She earned her Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Chinese Academy of Sciences, China. Dr. She has worked with University of New Mexico before joining UIUC where she developed some graduate courses on Electromagnetics. Dr. Shao has research interests in curriculum development

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

USA.2. Jamieson, L. and J. Lohman, Innovation with Impact: Creating a Culture for Scholarly and Systematic Innovation in Engineering Education, ASEE, Editor. 2012: Washington, DC.3. Loshbaugh, H. and B. Claar. Geeks are chic: Cultural identity and engineering students’ pathways to the profession. in Proc. ASEE. 2007.4. Lord, S. and J. Chen, Curriculum Design in the Middle Years, in Cambridge Handbook of Engineering Education Research, A. Johri and B.M. Olds, Editors. 2014, Cambridge University Press: New York, NY, USA.5. National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Learning Research and Educational Practice., et al., How people learn : bridging research and practice. 1999, Washington, DC: National

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aurenice Oliveira, Michigan Technological University

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Electrical and Computer

studies stress the importance of first-year college experience, andindicate the first-year GPA as the best predictor of attrition. The adoption of an activelearning format whereby student participation is highly encouraged has the strongestimpact on students’ academic performance and their attitudes towards engineeringprofession4.Despite of the fact that many students may have been academically prepared andmotivated to study engineering, 50% of students who enter engineering programs asfreshman do not earn an engineering degree2, 3. The gap between engineers neededannually and the number of graduates available to fill positions is wide. Some expertsplace the need as high as 117,000 a year, while U.S. colleges produce about 65,000 to70,000

Conference Session

New ECE Laboratories

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Liang Hong, Tennessee State University

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Electrical and Computer

GlobalInstitute, the IoT will have an estimated market size of up to $11.1 Trillion per year in 2025 andbe a prominent source for new hires in the engineering field 4.However, the growth of IoT is outpacing the current workforce with necessary knowledge andskills. According to research from Gartner, insufficient staffing and lack of expertise is the top-cited barrier for organizations currently looking to implement and benefit from IoT 5. Forexample, due to the rapid change in IoT field, wireless companies are having difficulty findingthe entry-level graduates with sufficient education to make an immediate contribution in thedesign and development of IoT solutions 6. On the other hand, to the best of our knowledge, IoTtransceiver, an indispensable