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Power Engineering & Curriculum Innovations

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bijan G Mobasseri, Villanova Univeristy; Liesl Klein, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Edward Stephen Char Jr., Villanova University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #40331Challenges in Designing Complex Engineering Problems to Meet ABETOutcome 1Dr. Bijan G Mobasseri, Villanova UniveristyMs. Liesl Klein, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Liesl Krause-Klein is a assistant teaching professor at Villanova University in their electrical and computer engineering department. She graduated from Purdue University’s Polytechnic institute in 2022. Her research focused on student well-being. She is currently in charge of curriculum for capstone projects within her department.Mr. Edward Stephen Char Jr., Villanova University BS EE Villanova University 1996 MS EE Villanova

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zulal Sevkli, Miami University; Hunter Jarrod Hicks, Miami University; John Brandabur, Miami University; Andrew Philibin, Miami University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

‭Oxford, OH‬‭Introduction‬ I‭ n educational settings, collaborative learning has emerged as a cornerstone of teaching‬‭practice, emphasizing the importance of group work in fostering student engagement, critical‬ ‭thinking, and knowledge retention. Within engineering programs, where teamwork and‬ ‭interdisciplinary collaboration are integral components, the efficacy of group formation strategies‬ ‭directly influences the learning outcomes and overall educational experience of students.‬ ‭Recognizing the role of optimized group formation in enhancing inclusivity and promoting‬ ‭collaborative learning environments, our project aims to address this imperative need by‬ ‭developing an innovative application

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Glenn J Bradford, University of Melbourne; Gavin Buskes, The University of Melbourne; Paul N Beuchat, The University of Melbourne

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

focuses on devising new and adapting existing project-based learning pedagogies for educating the next generation of engineers. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 WIP: An Interdisciplinary Subject on Hardware Accelerated ComputingAbstractIn this paper we report on the initial design and delivery of a hardware accelerated computingsubject targeted at an interdisciplinary cohort of engineering and computing students. Within thesubject, students explore different approaches to accelerating computationally intensivealgorithms through customized hardware, with a particular emphasis placed on the use of FPGAsand high-level synthesis (HLS) tools. The subject aims

Conference Session

Curricular Innovations in Computing - 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David H. K. Hoe, Loyola University Maryland; Mary Lowe, Loyola University Maryland; Dave Binkley, Loyola University Maryland

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Loyola University Maryland. Dr. Lowe earned her Ph.D. in experimental condensed matter physics from the University of Pennsylvania. At Loyola she has taught all levels of lectures and labs for undergraduate physics majors. Her grant-funded teaching projects have included robotics in the introductory physics lab and the development of physics of medicine modules. Over the years, she has conducted research at Loyola on fluid flows in large, curved ducts and in the microcirculation; multiplexed identification and quantification of DNAs on the surface of microscopic beads using flow cytometry; molecular dynamics simulations of proteins and lipid membranes; and atomic force microscopy measurements on DNA/protein complexes

Conference Session

Power Engineering & Curriculum Innovations

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saurav Basnet, WentWorth Institute of Technol; Kesh Bahadur Pun, Black & Veatch Corp, Overland Park, KS USA

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

kbpun@shockers.wichita.edu Abstract— System Advisor Model (SAM) developed by NREL employers towards acquiring job-ready skills. To address this(National Renewable Energy Lab) are used in modeling different need, this project aims to develop an educational module thattypes of renewable energy systems. Due to increase in demand of can be integrated into engineering courses.renewable energy sources (RES) the demand of engineersproficient in modeling RES has been growing. However, typical The selection of a suitable site for solar power generationengineering curriculum focuses more on fundamental principles primarily depends on the availability of sunlight. Thus,and other applications, not covering RES

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Assessment and Curriculum Development

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shruti Sharma, Portland State University; Xiaoyu Song, Portland State University; Mohamed Ghonim, Portland State University; Jin Zhang, Synopsys Inc.

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

introducing the formal verificationmethodology in the graduate program. In [5], three projects are introduced for validatingcomputer pipeline components using formal verification in a computer architecture course. [7]introduces formal verification in an HDL-based course for graduate-level programs.In this paper, we focus on designing a graduate-level course to introduce assertion-based formalverification of digital designs. The course structure is designed to introduce the application offormal methods using an industrial VC Formal verification tool. The course introduces the what,why, and where of formal verification through a demonstration of examples using VC Formal.Multiple homework assignments are designed to give students hands-on experience

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyrus Habibi, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Adama Sawadogo, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

, integratingcoursework in domains like ethics, communication, leadership, and project management. Thisapproach equips graduates with a broader outlook, enabling them to appreciate the societal andhuman dimensions of their work [1,2,3].ABET also mandates ethics education as a crucial component of engineering programs. Itstipulates that engineering curricula must incorporate instruction in ethics, offering studentsopportunities to explore and apply ethical principles and values [4]. This requirement aims toequip future engineers with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate ethical dilemmas andconduct themselves responsibly within their professional spheres. ABET's emphasis on ethicsunderscores its significance in engineering and highlights the imperative

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Community Building and Student Engagement

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ilya Mikhelson, Northwestern University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #42197Introduction to Electrical Engineering: Empowering and Motivating Studentsthrough Laboratory-Focused TeachingDr. Ilya Mikhelson, Northwestern University Dr. Ilya Mikhelson is an Associate Professor of Instruction in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northwestern University. His technical work focuses on signal processing and embedded systems. Besides teaching, Dr. Mikhelson has worked with dozens of students on independent projects, and has created 3 brand new, project-heavy courses in Electrical Engineering. He is constantly experimenting with pedagogical innovations, and is very passionate about

Conference Session

Digital Circuits, Architecture, Embedded Systems

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Bell, Tufts University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

through the scary woods: you’d better stay on the trail or risk getting very lost.Each of these lab models has important benefits, pedagogically and practically. The followingsection introduces low-cost FPGAs, which combine many of the benefits of these differentapproaches.Low-cost FPGAsNot long ago, “Low-cost FPGA” was an oxymoron. That is no longer the case: There are nownumerous FPGA development boards under $50, including the UPduino 3.1 [5], WebFPGA [6],and the tinyFPGA family [7].Lattice Semiconductor defined this category with the iCE40, a lineup of simple and low-powerFPGAs with a few thousand logic elements and a few dozen I/O pins [8]. The IceStorm project[9] publicly reverse-engineered the iCE40 architecture and bitstream format, and

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gon Namkoong, Old Dominion University; TIAN LUO, Old Dominion University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

response to these trends, more engineering courses are being designed to incorporate moreinnovative, creative problem-solving skills2,3,4,5. Some examples include field trips or minicompetitions as a creative model to encourage creativity6. In addition, problem-based learningand critical thinking skills in the context of real-world problems have been integrated intoengineering education to facilitate students’ divergent thinking during the idea generation phase7.Among them, the most common instructional approach in engineering education is open-endeddesign projects, where the target product is not defined in order to allow creative opportunities3,5.One argument in favor of open-ended design projects is that students reflect on their owncreative

Conference Session

Effective Teaching and Learning, and Post-Pandemic Classrooms

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aya Mouallem, Stanford University; Mark Horowitz, Stanford University; Sheri D. Sheppard, Stanford University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

learning outcomes lay a strong foundational base thatproves crucial throughout students’ journeys in and beyond academia and in a variety oftechnical disciplines as well. To ensure these valuable outcomes are met, introductory ECEeducators invest significant effort in course assessment and improvement. Such efforts have beendocumented in literature, including developing new lab tools, incorporating project-basedlearning, and proposing new course assessment methodologies and educational interventions.Adopting a student-centric lens, we propose a new methodology for early ECE courseassessment called CARE, referring to the intersecting areas of the most Challenging AndRewarding Experiences that students have had in line with the main course

Conference Session

Empowering Students: Self-Efficacy, Advising, and Transfer Success

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University; Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Small class sizes 90 52 University Characteristics Financial aid 26 15 31% (172) Location 25 15 Mission 21 12 Transfer process 10 6 Faculty 101 50 Senior design project 42 21 Department Academics Learning environment

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Curricular Innovations in Computing -2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amr Hassan, University of Pittsburgh; Ahmed Dallal, University of Pittsburgh; Mohamed A. S. Zaghloul; Samuel J Dickerson, University of Pittsburgh

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

topractice via a project in which they must implement 2D image convolution on a Field-ProgrammableGate Array (FPGA), using HLS tools. The impact of the instruction on students is assessed via surveysand the results show that students find the material to be challenging, yet interesting. The results alsoshow that there is ample room to provide additional instruction to students on topics that are core tomodern hardware design, such as Direct-Memory Access (DMA).1. IntroductionCourses on digital design are essential components of all computer engineering curricula [1]. Mostprograms have an introductory digital design course, where students learn the basics of logic gates,hardware description languages, and FPGA design. This introduction is typically

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Stephen M Goodnick, Arizona State University; Michelle Klein, Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept. Heads Assoc. (ECEDHA); Barry J. Sullivan, Electrical & Computer Engineering Department Heads Assn; John C. Kelly, North Carolina A&T State University (CoE); Pamela Leigh-Mack, Virginia State University; Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; John Janowiak; Sinais Alvarado; Petru Andrei, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Wayne A Scales, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Tymia Wilson; Yeimidy Lagunas

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

, partnerships only work ifthere is sufficient trust, which comes from knowledge of and engagement with one another.IntroductionThe Inclusive Engineering Consortium (IEC) is a collaboration of 21 Electrical and ComputerEngineering (ECE) programs from Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and similar programsfrom several Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs), along with several industrial partners.Established in 2019, IEC aims to improve the diversity and preparedness of Electrical andComputer Engineers by fostering collaboration among its member institutions. The IEC wasborn from a successful NSF-funded project that aimed to implement Experiment CentricPedagogy (ECP) in 13 HBCU ECE programs [1]. The participants in this project realized

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Innovative Laboratory Approaches in ECE Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Neda Bazyar Shourabi, Pennsylvania State University, York ; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

the classroom more interactive. This helps studentssee right away if they're doing things right or wrong so they can fix mistakes as they go.In the early 1900s, a researcher named Jean Piaget found that kids understand things better whenthey do hands-on activities instead of just hearing facts [1]. And other experts like Meyers andJones agree that learning is more effective when students are actively involved, like reading,writing, talking, solving problems, or answering questions in a thoughtful way [2].Also, many studies have shown that technology and hands-on activities can help studentsunderstand how theory connects to real-life situations in engineering projects. This kind oflearning, called experimental-centric-based instructional

Conference Session

Modern Teaching Strategies in Engineering

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sangshin Park, University of Utah; Reza Kamali-Sarvestani, California State University, San Marcos; Jairo Giraldo, University of Utah; Hamed Nademi, California State University, San Marcos; Masood Parvania, University of Utah

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Utah and he is an Associate Editor at the ACM Transactions on Privacy and Security. His research is centered around the security and privacy of cyber-physical systems using tools from control theory, optimization, and machine learning, with applications in power systems resilience.Dr. Hamed Nademi, California State University, San Marcos Dr. Hamed Nademi is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at California State University-San Marcos (CSUSM). He worked as PI/Co-PI with industry-sponsored projects granted by New York State together with utility companies focusing on control solutions, autonomous digital power grids and transportation electrification. Dr

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Al Mestiraihi, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University - Engineering Education

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

of 2022 right after he got his Ph.D. degree.Prof. Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University - Engineering Education Kurt Becker is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University. His research includes engineering design thinking, systems engineering, engineering education professional development, technical training, and adult learning cognition. He is currently working on a USAID funded project in Egypt, ”Center of Excellence in Water”, and Department of Education funded GEARUP projects in the area of STEM education related to engineering education. He has extensive international experience working on technical training and engineering projects funded by the Asian Development

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Curricular Innovations in Computing - 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lea Wittie, Bucknell University; Anastasia Kurdia, Tulane University; Meriel Huggard, Trinity College Dublin; Khai-Nguyen Nguyen, Bucknell University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

on exams) and in CS2 concept inventories.Broader context A notable related work is that of Clancy, Lee, Porter, Taylor, Webb, andZingaro 8,22 (for clarity of exposition we use the name of the alphabetically first author and refer tothis work as the Clancy Project). Analyzing course syllabi for various CS2 courses, theyidentified 6 categories (topics 8 ) taught in CS2: sorting, recursion, basic data structures, advanceddata structures, object-oriented programming, and algorithm analysis. They then assembled apanel of 8 experts and generated a set of 49 topics (subtopics 8 ) based on personal expertise andanalysis of course descriptions, syllabi, exams, and other course materials from their own andexpert’s courses. They then asked the experts

Conference Session

Modern Teaching Strategies in Engineering

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hoo Kim, LeTourneau University; Neil Rogers, United States Air Force Academy; George York, United States Air Force Academy; Paul R. Leiffer, LeTourneau University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

of invisible Electromagnetics, which includes difficult and abstract mathematical expressions and concepts?" (2) "Can a hands-on approach using simulation, measurement, and calculation tools help students learn the materials more effectively?" (3) "How can two related courses be redesigned to incorporate more cohesive and sequential elements between them?"Pedagogical MethodologyThe importance of visualization in effective student learning has been addressed and emphasized[10]. In the Electromagnetics course, there have been attempts such as PBL (Project BasedLearning) [11], Hands-on and labs [12], [13], Visualization using software [14] – [18],demonstrations adopting affordable equipment [19] – [22] to enhance

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A Connor, Inclusive Engineering Consortium & Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Prairie View A&M University; John C. Kelly Jr., North Carolina A&T State University; Pamela Leigh-Mack, Virginia State University; Barry J. Sullivan, Electrical & Computer Engineering Department Heads Assn; Stephen M Goodnick, Arizona State University; Miguel Velez-Reyes, University of Texas at El Paso; Michelle Klein, Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept. Heads Assoc. ; Truong Nguyen, University of California, San Diego; Petru Andrei, Florida A&M University; Florida State University; Shayla Sawyer; Esther T. Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia; David Zubia, University of Texas at El Paso; Milford Muskett

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

IEC Core MSI faculty release time andresearch expenses so that their student cohort could begin their research experience at their homeinstitution. Faculty from UCSD and the student’s home institution co-advised the students for theentire year of the project. This helped the students be prepared to make optimal use of their timeat UCSD. In addition, faculty at the IEC Core MSI schools were able to build their local researchactivities and develop collaborations with UCSD faculty. Students were encouraged to attendgraduate school and provided additional preparation by participating in an internship trainingexperience at UCSD. The two IEC Core MSI schools participating were one HBCU FAMU andone HSI UTEP. Students were also encouraged to apply

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Innovative Laboratory Approaches in ECE Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph P. Hoffbeck, University of Portland

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

built-inmicrophones). It displays an input level meter, which is helpful for setting the input gain. It hasmechanisms for setting the input and output gain and measuring the gain of a filter. It alsoincludes an indicator that alerts the user if their DSP algorithm is taking too long and is violatingthe real-time schedule. The starter code is available for free from the author.The course assignments include exploring the demonstration algorithms and writing and testingseveral real-time DSP algorithms including mono passthrough, record and playback, generatesinusoids, finite impulse response (FIR) filters, infinite impulse response (IIR) filters, andDiscrete Fourier Transform (DFT). The course also includes a project where each student selectsan

Conference Session

Modern Teaching Strategies in Engineering

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Ramirez-Salgado, University of Florida; Pavlo Antonenko

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

MethodsStudy Context and ParticipantsAs part of a project funded by the NSF's Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE)program, our goal is to create a hands-on curriculum that fosters a stimulating and collaborativelearning environment to increase interest among young students in hardware-related topics. Inthis curriculum, we designed an 8-week module centered on AIoT. This module, expanded uponlater, specifically covers concepts related to data acquisition using sensors and microcontrollers,along with the implementation of machine learning models to address real-life scenarios. In Fall2023, we implemented this module as the latter part of an elective course offered by the ECEdepartment to first-year students enrolled in any engineering major at

Conference Session

Broadening Participation through Access, Equity, Inclusion in ECE

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rania Hussein, University of Washington; Riley Connor Maloney, University of Washington; Luis Rodriguez-Gil; Jon Ander Beroz; Pablo Orduna, LabsLand

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

EducationAbstractThe vast scope of digital design and the cost associated with purchasing and maintainingspecialized lab equipment can pose a significant obstacle for pre-college students. This challengeis particularly significant for students from low-income and underrepresented minoritybackgrounds who often begin their higher education journey in community college programswith limited funding and access to engineering hardware. BEADLE, a project designed topromote equity in access to educational technologies, seeks to address this issue by providing anaffordable platform that allows students to remotely access industry-grade hardware to learn anddevelop their skills in digital design as a step towards pursuing advanced digital designcoursework in a

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Holland Banse, Magnolia Consulting; Chris S Ferekides, University of South Florida; Carol Haden, Northern Arizona University; Ismail Uysal, University of South Florida

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Arizona University Dr. Carol Haden is Vice President of Magnolia Consulting, LLC, a woman-owned, small business special- izing in independent research and evaluation. She has served as evaluator for STEM education projects sponsored by the National Science Foundation, the NatProf. Ismail Uysal, University of South Florida Dr. Ismail Uysal has a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Florida. He is an Associate Professor and the Undergraduate Director at the University of South Florida’s Electrical En- gineering Department. His research focuses on theory and applications of machine learning and machine intelligence for sensor applications. ©American Society for

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Modern Teaching Strategies in Engineering

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dirk Joel-Luchini Colbry, Michigan State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

library or tool that they need to use in their projects and write a comprehensive tutorial for the library/tool. This tutorial should include the steps needed to install the software and get it working using a simple example. When they are done, students use the git concept of a “Merge” or “Pull request” to submit it to the main repository. 2. Review and merge the new tutorial into the main branch. Students review each other’s work in the second step. The reviewer must follow the directions outlined in the tutorial and successfully get it working. The reviewer must also ensure that the changes meet the coding standards set up in the class, which typically cover simple things like file naming conventions

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Advancing Online and Hybrid Learning in Engineering Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gleb Tcheslavski, Lamar University; Julia Yoo; Selahattin Sayil, Lamar University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

solid foundationbefore advancing to senior design projects. The two main incorporated strategies were Open-Ended lab design and Teamworkimplementation. Open-Ended lab modules using a lab-in-a-box approach allow students solvinglab problems with multiple approaches fostering problem solving both independently andcollaboratively. This innovative lab design promotes problem solving at various cognitive levels.It is better suited for concept exploration and collaborative lab learning environments as opposedto the traditional lab works with a prescribed approach leading students to follow certainprocedures that may lack the problem exploration stage. Additionally, course instructors formedonline lab groups, so that students were sharing the

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Innovative Strategies for Enhancing Engineering Education Across Diverse Learning Environments

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aya Mouallem, Stanford University; Trisha Kulkarni, Stanford University; Sheri D. Sheppard, Stanford University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

to learners with disabilities. She is supported by the Knight-Hennessy Scholarship and the RAISE Doctoral Fellowship.Trisha Kulkarni, Stanford UniversityDr. Sheri D. Sheppard, Stanford University Sheri D. Sheppard teaches both undergraduate and graduate design-related classes, conducts research on fracture mechanics and finite element analysis, and on how people become engineers. From 1999 to 2008, she was a Senior Scholar at the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, leading its engineering study. Sheppard has contributed to significant educational projects, including the Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education and the National Center for Engineering Pathways to Innovation (Epicenter

Conference Session

Online and Remote Teaching

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Yvonne Lanzerotti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Scott Dunning, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; R. Michael Buehrer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ahmad Safaai-Jazi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Nektaria Tryfona, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jianqiang Zhang, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Luke Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Max Mikel-Stites, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

which focuses on telecommunication challenges for national defense. While at LTS, his research focus was in the area of cognitive radio with a particular emphasis on statistical learning techniques. His current research interests include geolocation, position location networks, iterative receiver design, dynamic spectrum sharing, cognitive radio, communication theory, Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) communications, intelligent antenna techniques, Ultra Wideband, spread spectrum, interference avoid- ance, and propagation modeling. His work has been funded by the National Science Foundation, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Office of Naval Research, and several industrial sponsors. Dr. Buehrer

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Curricular Innovations for Future-Ready Engineering Talents

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Mehmet Vurkac, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University; Margarita D. Takach, Seattle University; Eddy Ferré, Seattle University; Shruti Singh, Seattle University; Henry Louie, Seattle University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

professional skills acquired from education and needed inthe workplace [7]. In this context, professional skills are defined as “skills essential to thrive in awork setting but not historically included in engineering or engineering technology coursework.”The nine professional skills surveyed were: communication skills, emotional intelligence,teamwork and multidisciplinary work, curiosity and a persistent desire for continuous learning,project management, critical thinking, self-drive and motivation, cultural awareness in a broadsense, high ethical standards, integrity, and global, social, intellectual and technologicalresponsibility. Results showed that nearly 59 percent of respondents felt unprepared inmanagement and business skills, 60 percent in

Conference Session

Curricular Innovations in Computing - 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chandrasekhar Radhakrishnan, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Christopher D. Schmitz, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Rebecca Marie Reck, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Arijit Banerjee; Yi Zhou, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Katie Ansell, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Holly M. Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Jessica R. TerBush, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Joe Bradley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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the change described in this paper, the primary advantage (low noise)and the main disadvantage (efficiency), both being relevant in follow-up classes were nothighlighted.2.1.3 Analog IC designThe project component in the follow-up analog IC design class also requires the design of a LDOidentical to Fig. 2b. The design constraints are specified in the context of analog ICs. Theinput-output voltage, load current, and output voltage error constrains are tighter. DC load andline regulation, noise suppression requirements, and transient response constraints are alsospecified. Since the design is in the context of analog IC design, size and noise requirements areimportant constraints.2.1.4 Power electronics and power electronics labPower