Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Branimir Pejcinovic, Portland State University; Robert B. Bass, Portland State University; Phillip Wong, Portland State University

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Electrical and Computer

we can improve our curriculum.It is common practice in undergraduate engineering programs for students to participate inmultiple projects during their studies. The ABET requirement for a “curriculum culminating in amajor design experience” [1] for accredited BS programs often means a senior capstone activitythat involves a substantial project-based component. While projects may differ in their scope,complexity, and size, a key factor for improving success is some form of project management.Frequently though, students use an ad hoc project management approach, as they lack experiencein formal techniques. Regardless if the project is simple or sophisticated, students need to reducethe given problem into logical tasks, divide responsibilities

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie Phillips, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Khalil Najafi, University of Michigan; Lisa R. Lattuca, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

curriculum.Each student’s curriculum begins with the same foundational EE coursework, but theexperiential learning activity and subsequent course elections vary according to their interests.Student 1 researches neural biosensors, then she enrolls in the sensors and microsystemstechnical track; Student 2 co-ops at Intel, assisting in the development of a specializedmicroprocessor, then he enrolls in courses in the computing and embedded systems technicaltrack; and Student 3 collects data from local schools to improve education in Ghana whilestudying abroad there, then he elects to take courses in data analytics. The three collaborate on asenior capstone project that requires their collective expertise to develop a wearablephysiological monitor for

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Vernon Cook, University of Pittsburgh; James Arthur Lyle, University of Pittsburgh; Robert J. Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh

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Electrical and Computer

focused on in undergraduate education. Makerspaces cansupplement this deficit to a degree, but often only provide the equipment and spatial resourcesfor the students and may lack the technical expertise and training of dedicated staff [1]. Bygiving early access to specialized pieces of equipment and hands on training early inundergraduate education, allows them to develop innovative ideas that utilize the equipment fortheir projects. Training also allows students to quickly become comfortable with the tools thatelectrical engineering depends on, instead of having to develop their proficiency in the first fiveyears of being in the workforce or graduate school.Introduction:Back in the fifties and sixties there was a significant push for engineering

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Paul M. Schoch, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Kathy Ann Gullie Ph.D., Gullie Consultant Services; Dianna Newman, University at Albany-SUNY; Shayla Sawyer Armand, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Jeffrey Braunstein, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Electrical and Computer

educational grants including an NSF engineering grant supporting Histor- ically Black University and Colleges; ”Building Learning Communities to Improve Student Achievement: Albany City School District” , and ”Educational Leadership Program Enhancement Project at Syracuse University” Teacher Leadership Quality Program. She is also the PI on both ”Syracuse City School District Title II B Mathematics and Science Partnership: Science Project and Mathematics MSP Grant initiatives. She is currently the principle investigator on a number of grants including a 21st century grant and an NSF Transformong Undergraduate Education in STEM grant.Dr. Dianna Newman, University at Albany-SUNY Dr. Dianna Newman is a research professor at

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel E. Friedensen, Iowa State University; Erin E. Doran, Iowa State University; Sarah Rodriguez, Iowa State University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

additional mathematics courses (e.g., Community College Transfer Plans 2016-2017).Once a student is accepted to the engineering major, their access to advanced content courseswithin the major is determined by their GPA (Electrical Engineering Self-Study Report). It isimportant to note that students need only be admitted to the university in order to start anelectrical, computer, or software engineering major; in other words, students do not have toapply and be admitted to both the university and the college of engineering. Throughout the electrical engineering major, the focus on specific professionalcompetencies are at the heart of the seminar and capstone courses. These competencies include:“communication, teamwork, project management

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin D McPheron, Roger Williams University; Charles R. Thomas, Roger Williams University; William J. Palm, Roger Williams University

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Electrical and Computer

Theory, Signals and Systems, Electromagnetic Theory, Digital Signal Processing, Dynamic Modeling and Control, and Power Systems. His research interests include Engineering Education, Control Systems, Robotics, and Signal Processing.Dr. Charles R. Thomas, Roger Williams UniversityDr. William J. Palm, Roger Williams University William Palm is Associate Professor of Engineering at Roger Williams University, where he teaches En- gineering Graphics and Design, Computer Applications for Engineering, Machine Design, Manufacturing and Assembly, Materials Science, Biomechanics, and Capstone Design. He previously worked as a prod- uct design engineer and consultant and taught at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and Boston University