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Innovative Strategies for Enhancing Engineering Education Across Diverse Learning Environments

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lilianny Virgüez, University of Florida; Debarati Basu, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Gloria J. Kim, University of Florida; Sreyoshi Bhaduri, ThatStatsGirl

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

electrical engineering course. The study is conducted in amultidisciplinary course, which includes students from various engineering majors, recognizingthe importance of interdisciplinary education which can better reflect the real-worldcollaboration and problem-solving skills needed in the semiconductor industry. Byunderstanding the current level of awareness and interest in semiconductors among engineeringstudents, we aim to identify areas of improvement to encourage and prepare the next generationof semiconductor professionals.Research QuestionsThe overarching aim of this study is to explore to what extent do students demonstrate theirexposure and motivation for semiconductor-related topics within the context of amultidisciplinary electrical

Conference Session

Assessment-Driven Practices in ECE

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Curt Schurgers, University of California, San Diego; Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California, San Diego; Alex Phan, University of California, San Diego; Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego; Maziar Ghazinejad, University of California, San Diego; Minju Kim, University of California, San Diego; Marko V. Lubarda, University of California, San Diego

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

the course. This approach is rooted in the work on early intervention strategies.The idea is to focus on at-risk students. In this context, we do not consider the oral assessmentprimarily as being part of a summative assessment strategy. Instead, it is designed to be a touchpoint for a meaningful one-on-one interaction between a student and a member of theinstructional team. The value of early interventions for at-risk students is to increaseconnectedness to instructional staff and resources, and student engagement and self-efficacy. Theoral assessments were implemented explicitly with this focus. We also considered additionalbenefits, such as serving as formative assessments for the students to reflect on their level ofconceptual mastery and

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Advancing Online and Hybrid Learning in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Yvonne Lanzerotti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Scott Dunning P.E., 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; Luke Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis; Muhammad Dawood, New Mexico State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

document quantifies care for electrical and computerengineering (ECE) undergraduate students according to the number of student meetings, numberof student concerns raised, and frequency of Academic Advising Topics [6]. The document alsopresented three themes that describe the value for care work. These three themes are “Reflect onand reevaluate the contributors to student success,” “Mutual empowerment of expertise”, and“Fostering a culture of collaboration, cooperation, and communication” [6].The document “introduces the academic-career advisors, shows all that they do, and it answers arequest from one of the advisors: `I feel there should be a stronger relationship between the facultyand the advisors. And I think that would be a direct

Conference Session

Technical Proficiency and Cybersecurity Awareness in ECE Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Sellers, Mississippi State University; Tingjun Lei, Mississippi State University; Chaomin Luo, Mississippi State University; Zhuming Bi, Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Gene Eu Jan, Tainan National University of the Arts

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

determining the most efficient route between points within a given space [30]. The objectivesfor this ongoing project in graph-based path planning are outlined as follows: • According to the provided algorithms and pseudocode, students are required to draw BOTH a flow-chart and pseudocode to explain graph-based path planning methods. • Students are suggested to carry out path planning by revising the provided algorithms to create and analyze various graph structure. They are encouraged to adjust the graph construction parameters by varying the locations of vertices and edges to reflect different lines of sight around obstacles. Students should experiment with the placement of seed points and the impact on different

Conference Session

Community Building and Student Engagement

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Mikhelson, Northwestern University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

soldering equipment. • A full week was given to complete each laboratory assignment. • At least 20 staffed laboratory hours were provided each week (split between teaching assistants and peer mentors).For each laboratory assignment, the desired outcome is first and foremost to create something.Therefore, less emphasis was placed on the laboratory report than on the building process. Thelaboratory report contained mostly photographs and brief explanations of the various steps in theproject. Additionally, students were asked to reflect on the entire experience for each assignment,which allowed students to exercise some metacognition, and also gave the course staff an idea ofwhere the main challenges lie. Finally, for each assignment

Conference Session

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)

-oriented skills into the curricula with our regular annual career-oriented departmental co-curricular events. And since these are under our direct control, the synchronization is not likelyto be broken without the knowledge of the departmental faculty.Thus, we believe we have set ourselves up to maintain this strategic reimagining of our EE andCMPE programs. This is because (1) professional formation is not relegated to a single coursethat could be discontinued under budgetary pressures or mostly avoided by some students, and(2) because it is not a loose suggestion that a few junior faculty handle some added material, buta careful plan that comes with ready-to-teach modules on relevant technical topics—owned byall, reflected in each set of our

Conference Session

Innovative Laboratory Approaches in ECE Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ojonugwa Oluwafemi Ejiga Peter, Morgan State University; Oluwapemiisin Gbemisola Akingbola, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Md Mahmudur Rahman, Morgan State University; Neda Bazyar Shourabi, Pennsylvania State University, York ; Lynford Goddard, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; 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)

burgeoning expertise in the field. Now, as a graduate student majoring in Advanced Computing, Ejiga is not only expanding his academic horizons but also actively contributing to the evolving landscape of engineering education. His role in the pedagogy project reflects a keen interest in developing educational strategies that are more interactive and hands-on, a testament to his dedication to enhancing learning experiences in engineering. Ejiga’s background in computer science, combined with his current focus on advanced computing, positions him uniquely to contribute significantly to both his department and the broader academic community.Oluwapemiisin Gbemisola Akingbola, Morgan State University Masters student Of

Conference Session

Assessment-Driven Practices in ECE

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Garrison, Portland State University; Yuchen Huang, Portland State University; Branimir Pejcinovic, Portland State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

effectively influencing customers.The course is delivered as though the students are engineers in industry and their assignments arebased on common real-world communication tasks. They must summarize technical articles inshort, written emails and present a short summary without notes (as though they were providingan update in a staff meeting). Critical to this course design is instructor/peer, real-time verbalfeedback as well as video of all presentations for student self-reflection. Longer form technical,executive and customer presentations are incorporated into the class with the students providingreal-time feedback to their peers as though they were fellow employees in the company. Askingthe students to provide positive and constructive feedback

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chao Wang, Arizona State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Apprenticeship Environment for AspiringEngineers,” Advances in Engineering Education, November 2016.[10] S. D. Brookfield, “Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher,” John Wiley & Sons, 2017.[11] M. Hernández-de-Menéndez, A. Vallejo Guevara, J. C. Tudón Martínez et al., “Active learning in engineeringeducation. A review of fundamentals, best practices and experiences,” Int J Interact Des Manuf 13, 909–922 (2019).

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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)

paper is to help address these questions. We present details of the process andresults of a multi-year international study that examined the topics of difficulty and importance inCS2. As is common in previous CI work, this study uses the Delphi method to identify thesetopics. The Delphi method is a systematic iterative process of arriving at a common opinion ordecision by a diverse group of subject experts 17 . At each iteration (round), the experts areprovided with a questionnaire and an aggregate anonymized group response at the precedinground that might affect the experts’ responses at a current round 18,17,19,20 . After several rounds, thegroup’s response closely reflects the consensus opinion of the group. By giving each expert’sopinion

Conference Session

Curricular Innovations in Computing - 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mai Abdelhakim, University of Pittsburgh - Main Campus; Samuel J. Dickerson, University of Pittsburgh

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

, circuits and embedded systems. He specializes in the deisgn of multi-physics cyber-physical systems. Dr. Dickerson has also made sev- eral contributions to engineering education research. He currently investigates the use of reflection in engineering classrooms. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Paper ID #36781Accessible Cybersecurity Education for Engineering StudentsDr. Mai Abdelhakim, University of Pittsburgh Mai Abdelhakim is an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the Swanson School of Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt). She received her

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isabel Alviar, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ujjal K Bhowmik; Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

found similarities in howstudents approached the module. A few students described how their threading model involvedsetting a threshold equal to a certain number, denoting that after that number of active threadswere launched, the program would have to switch to a sequential approach. Another group ofstudents took a different approach along the lines of checking the topmost portion of the treesequentially then assigning a set number of parallel threads after the correct depth was reached.While the answers to these questions were helpful data points of students’ conceptualunderstandings to the course instructors, more importantly, it also reinforced understanding tothe students. Not only did they have to reflect on what parallelized concepts

Conference Session

Curricular Innovations for Future-Ready Engineering Talents

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Jamieson, Miami University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Scaling up Learning for Sustained Impact. Springer, 2013, pp. 314–327. [9] A. Bruckman, E. Edwards, J. Elliott, and C. Jensen, “Uneven achievement in a constructionist learning environment,” in International Conference of the Learning Sciences: Facing the Challenges of Complex Real-world Settings, vol. 7, no. 17. Psychology Press, 2013, p. 157.[10] S. Charleer, J. Klerkx, J. L. Santos, and E. Duval, “Improving awareness and reflection through collaborative, interactive visualizations of badges,” in 3rd Workshop on Awareness and Reflection in Technology-Enhanced Learning, 2013. [Online]. Available: http://ceur-ws.org/Vol-1103/paper5.pdf[11] J. Young, “Badges earned online pose challenges to traditional college diplomas,” The

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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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)

passenger well-being and minimize the risk of accidents. This collective effort reflects a commitment to caring for the safety and security of airline passengers and crew members. These cases illustrate the importance of incorporating care ethics principles into engineering practice to ensure that decisions prioritize the well-being and dignity of all individuals affected by technological developments. ➢ Contextualism: The idea that ethical decisions should consider the specific context and circumstances of each situation.Environmental Impact Assessment: In a project involving the construction of a hydroelectricdam, engineers must consider the potential environmental impact on the surrounding ecosystem,including

Conference Session

Assessment and Curriculum Development

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California, San Diego; Curt Schurgers, University of California, San Diego; Huihui Qi, University of California, San Diego; Hamad Alajeel, University of California, San Diego

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

situations also improves, which is importantto developing students’ problem-solving repertoire. One study found that the general learningenvironment is also enhanced whereby instructors’ close interaction with students allow them tobetter pinpoint where weaknesses in student learning of course content lie [7]. Other benefits of oral assessments are that they may better reflect professional situationsthat students will encounter after graduating, such as job interviews where they must verballycommunicate ideas [4]. In this sense, oral exams may add depth to the range of communicationskills acquired by undergraduates [3]. They can also provide the opportunity for increasedinclusivity in the assessment process. A study showed that students with

Conference Session

Community Building and Student Engagement

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismail Uysal, University of South Florida; Mehmet Bugrahan Ayanoglu, University of South Florida; Rania Sherif Elashmawy, University of South Florida; Rifatul Islam, University of South Florida; Paul E. Spector, University of South Florida; Chris S. Ferekides, University of South Florida

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

their survey responses by answering thefollowing questions:1. Can a predictive model be trained on the survey responses with sufficient accuracy compared to the baseline (in this case 50% for a binary classification) in classifying student GPA groups as TRUE or FALSE?2. If the answer is yes to question 1, does the model trained only on pre-intervention action state surveys have quantifiable levels of difference in accuracy when tested on the post- intervention responses? 3. If the answer is yes to question 2, is this difference in accuracy reflected in explainable and modest changes in false-positive ratios between the models trained and tested on different populations?To start answering these questions, we need to be able

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom J. Zajdel, Carnegie Mellon University; Allison E. Connell Pensky, Carnegie Mellon University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

was taken part way through the semester, after studentshad completed nearly two months of this experiential course. It would be informative to get a premeasure at the very beginning of the semester in addition to a pre measure at the beginning of thefinal design project to see how students’ identity changes across the course of the semester. Wealso believe that having students periodically reflect on their engineering experiences andprogress through written exercises might also help them recognize their personal growth and anychanges in their SE or identity. This is what we have implemented in our ongoing replicationstudy, which had 11 students enrolled Spring 2023 and has over 20 students enrolled for Fall2023.We thought that non-electrical

Conference Session

Assessment and Curriculum Development

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kais Abdulmawjood, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Muhammad S. Zilany, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Muna Sheet, Lusail University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

, data arecentered on tracking students' advancement and pinpointing areas where instructional methods,curriculum design, and classroom management can be enhanced. Instructors and educationalprofessionals employ this information to fine-tune their teaching strategies and aid students facingchallenges.On the other hand, capstone projects reflect a conclusion of students' academic experience andemphasize the practical knowledge and skills they acquired for their future professionaldevelopment. In addition, capstone projects require engaging students in the constraints of the realworld to understand what it takes to achieve social value for the proposed solution and, at the sametime, attain the promised performance and innovation aspects. The data

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogical Techniques in Engineering Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fred W. DePiero, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lynne A. Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Dominic J. Dal Bello, Allan Hancock College

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

, reflection, teamwork, and communication skills [3]. And finally, from [6] “We knowfrom research that the more students engage with other students in the class, as well as withprofessors, the more likely they are going to stay and get their baccalaureate degrees.” Boud [3]also suggests that peer learning suits some students better than learning individually, particularlywomen and students from some cultural backgrounds.The approach here is to use CATE to enhance learning in a peer-learning environment. This isintended to provide the many benefits of peer learning without an increased time commitment forthe instructor.Figure 2. A randomly generated circuit and associated step-by-step analysis. The CATE systemincludes an algorithm to select component

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)

]. Asset Driven Equitable Partnerships – ADEP in Practice (WIP)Participating faculty from the two IEC Core MSI schools were asked to reflect on theirexperiences in this program by applying the ADEP Rubric (see Appendix for more details on therubric).Petru Andrei, from FAMU, had the following response. “I think this was a wonderful project. Ithas also increased the collaboration between the PIs/universities more than I expected.“The 8 items in the rubric were clearly addressed during the project.“For instance, in our first couple of meetings we identified the strengths that each of the PIscould bring to the project in multiple online presentations and Zoom meetings and we decidedwhat each faculty was supposed to do throughout the project. We did it

Conference Session

Technical Proficiency and Cybersecurity Awareness in ECE Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Kinsel, University of Virginia ; Caroline Elizabeth Crockett, University of Virginia; Natasha Smith, University of Virginia; George Prpich, University of Virginia

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

descriptions of troubleshooting techniquesmore accurate and reflective of student actions. Tab. 1 summarizes the final codebook.3.3 Exercise DesignFollowing Van De Bogart et al. [17], we designed an authentic troubleshooting exercise with pre-set faults of varying difficulty. We started with a circuit similar to that used in [17], but addedcomponents and faults in an attempt to elicit a wider range of troubleshooting strategies.Fig. 1 depicts the correct circuit diagram. This circuit can be split into three main parts. The firststage is an operational amplifier (op amp) configured as a voltage follower, meaning the outputshould exactly track the input within the limits of operation. When functioning properly, this stagedoes nothing to the input

Conference Session

Work in Progress Papers in ECE

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M Pavlina Ph.D., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott; William Spencer Darby, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; Parker D. Landon, Boston University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

simultaneously, or completely changing thecurriculum to accommodate project-based learning. These changes allow students to engage withthe material, but not necessarily cause students to take ownership of the learning. This idea of“ownership” is not new, as the contemporary name most often associated with it ismetacognition. Metacognition has many definitions, but we are most interested in the idea ofself-regulation or self-learning. Helping students to direct their own progress by asking questionsthey are interested in pursuing. QFT yeilds higher rates of reflection on material by focusing onInquiry-Based pedagogy[10].This work was directly influenced by [8] in which their paper investigates some advantages ofQTF. In their paper, they state “One of the

Conference Session

Power Engineering & Curriculum Innovations

Collection

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)

Capacity Factor in Year 1 (%) 19.30in the Location and Resource tab. The Perez model was used to Energy Yield in Year 1 (kWh/kW) 1692.00convert the Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) and Diffuse Performance Ratio in Year 1 0.87Horizontal Irradiance (DHI) into front and rear Plane of Array(POA) irradiance. The selected module is bifacial, which means Inverter DC input power is presented in the following graph.it can receive irradiance from the rear side as well. Therefore,the albedo value of the site location is crucial to reflect the rearside irradiance from the ground. The software will use theavailable albedo value in the weather file for the simulation

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cherian Mathews, University of the Pacific

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

moreeffective than PSpice at analyzing circuit behavior and understanding circuit operation. Forquestion 2, 80% of students believed that Simulink/Simscape was easier to use than PSpice (60%recorded it as much easier to use.) Results for question 3 show that all students believed thatSimulink/Simscape was more easily accessible that PSpice (80% believed it was much easier toaccess.) Across all three categories, at least 80% of students indicated that Simulink/Simscapewas better or much better than PSpice in terms of effectiveness in analyzing and understandingcircuits, ease of use, and ease of access. Written student comments reflect the same sentiments;a few of the student comments are listed below. • Simscape was much more user friendly. The

Conference Session

Curricular Innovations in Computing -2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erwin Karincic, Virginia Commonwealth University; Erdem Topsakal, Virginia Commonwealth University; Lauren Linkous, Virginia Commonwealth University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

for a CNC milled 2.4 GHz patch antenna.After the antenna is created, it should be measured and then evaluated on whether it is operablewithin the desired frequency band. Fig. 6 shows the S11 parameter, or the reflection coefficient,which indicates the antenna’s resonant frequency. In general, the lower this number is, the betterthe antenna will perform at that frequency. The S11 parameter can be measured usingcommercially available tools such as a NanoVNA. While gain and directionality are alsoimportant factors in antenna design, finding hobbyist or entry-level devices to properly measurethese aspects is difficult.C. Chemical Etching Figure 7. Left, a probe-fed patch design printed on vinyl backing using a laser jet printer. Right, the

Conference Session

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)

computing, and utilizing a unique large scalelocation dataset. In all these cases, the instructors were not the experts but acted more as guidesto graduate student learning.To foster co-created knowledge and a shared learning process, previous versions of this coursehad students add notes to a wiki during the semester. This shared recording space allowedstudents to reflect on and build off each other’s knowledge. Expanding on this constructivistapproach, the SCHOLAR model was introduced in the “emerging technologies” course for fallof 2023, focusing on generative AI. Instead of a wiki, each student built a tutorial about someaspect of generative AI and/or its use in scholarly research. Examples included:  Gradio Library Tutorial

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Integrating Hands-On Technology and Project-Based Learning in Engineering Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Branimir Pejcinovic, Portland State University; Melinda Holtzman, Portland State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

the parallel and series combinations 2. Ohm’s law 3. Voltage and current dividers 4. Time-dependent effects such as R-C chargingThe math and physics required for explaining these topics is relatively straightforward and canbe built intuitively. This approach is reflected in the selection of lab topics which are thenfollowed by applications, such as using a timer IC NE555 and linear voltage regulator LM317.While these applications may look intimidating at first glance, they require only a handful ofcomponents. The LM317 lab illustrates the application of voltage division and Kirchoff’s laws,and results in a useful circuit. Similarly, the application of NE555 illustrates a practical designthat utilizes R-C charging and voltage division

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Selma Awadallah, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Mohammad AlShaikh Saleh, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Adel Mohamed, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

engagement and industry interest. The feedback received fromparticipants has been positive, highlighting the relevance and value of such a course in the field ofelectrical engineering. However, through careful consideration and reflection on the courseoutcomes, it became evident that there is an opportunity to enhance its impact further by integratingit with the principles of power system equipment design. A full course titled "Special Topics inPower System Equipment and Asset Management" is under development in either Fall 2024 orSpring 2025. This course will cover the design principles of essential power system componentssuch as transformers, overhead lines, cables, and switchgear, factors influencing their operation,failure mechanisms, and

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer L Bonniwell, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Richard W. Kelnhofer, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

series versus parallel connections of componentsfor circuits with medium complexity, such as the one seen in Figure 1. Utilizing the research onspaced repetition, the faculty member began drawing small circuits with commonly confusedelectrical connections and creating a poll within Microsoft Teams asking the students todetermine what was connected in series and what was connected in parallel. While this had beenthe first time the faculty taught this course virtually, it was the third term they taught the courseoverall. Reflecting on performance of past cohorts, the faculty member noticed a reduction inmistakes on reducing networks of electrical components throughout the term. Figure 1: Resistor network with medium

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Online and Remote Teaching

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Dallal, University of Pittsburgh

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

semester (in-personmeetings) to 75% in the second half of the semester (online meetings), indicating that somestudents would rely on the class recordings in lieu of attending the synchronous class meeting.The second question examines the students' overall experience with remote learning in the secondhalf of Course 2 and whether they preferred in-person meetings instead. Eleven students gave adirect answer to this question, while one student indicated it was hard for them to reflect on apreference. The results of this question are summarized in Figure 1. The majority of students (50%)would prefer an in-person offering to a remote offering. However, a considerable amount ofstudents (~45%) indicated they prefer remote meetings, or at least find the