Paper ID #41064Smart Spirometer: A Project-Based Learning ExperienceProf. Bala Maheswaran COE Distinguished Professor, Northeastern University Bala Maheswaran, PhD COE Distinguished Professor Northeastern University 367 Snell Engineering Center Boston, MA 02115Lindsey Evelyn Adamchik, Northeastern UniversityKyle Murrah, Northeastern UniversitySabina Perry, Northeastern UniversityMiss Kiersten Alexandra Tomas, Northeastern UniversityDr. Haridas Kumarakuru, Northeastern University Haridas Kumarakuru, PhD, MInstP Department of Physics, College of Science, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115 E.Mail
Paper ID #41958Exploring Swarm Behavior: An Undergraduate Project in Physics and ComputerProgrammingDr. Guenter Bischof, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences Guenter Bischof is currently an associate professor at Joanneum University of Applied Sciences and teaches engineering and applied mathematics.Mr. Konrad Dobetsberger, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences Konrad Dobetsberger is currently studying Automotive Engineering at Joanneum University of Applied Sciences. Prior to attending university, he completed his education at a higher technical education institute with a major in mechatronics.Mr. Markus Ensbacher
-time and discrete-time systems, analog or digital filter design, and hybrid power system design. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Project-Based Learning on Diverse Concepts in a Power Electronic LaboratoryAbstractThis paper presents a project-based learning approach to teach the fundamental aspects of a DCmotor, half-wave, and full-wave rectifier circuits in a laboratory. The lab's objectives include: 1. Learn about the essential components of a DC motor by constructing a low-cost DC motor kit. 2. Explore practical methods to enhance the design and performance of the DC motor. 3. Explore and build half-wave and full-wave rectifier circuits to
Paper ID #41071Development of Modeling and Communication Skills through a Project-BasedLearning Approach in the Physics LaboratoryProf. Rodrigo Cutri, Maua Institute of Techonology Cutri holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Maua Institute of Technology (2001), MSc (2004) ˜ Paulo. He is currently Titular Professor and Ph.D. (2007) in Electrical Engineering - University of SAo of Maua Institute of Technology,AIRTON EIRASDr. Octavio Mattasoglio Neto Neto Undergraduate in Physics (1983), Master in Science (1989) and Phd in Education (1998) all of them from
Advanced Graduate Project Spring ‘98 16.602 VHDL Based Digital Design Spring ‘98 16.517 MMIC Design & Fabrication Fall ‘00 16.210 Semiconductor Basics (at ADI) Spring ‘01 16.265 Logic Design Sum. ‘01 16.743 M.S
, robust control, time delay, compensator design for continuous-time and discrete-time systems, analog or digital filter design, and hybrid power system design. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Hybrid Fuel-cell and Battery Power Plant DesignAbstractThe push for more sustainable energy sources increases as energy demand increases. This paperpresents the configuration of a hydrogen fuel cell and a battery to increase the efficiency of apractical power source for a sustained Direct Current (DC) load for the milestones of a seniorElectrical Engineering capstone project. The goal is to design a switching schedule between abattery and the hydrogen fuel cell to run the load. The
of energy has become vital. The average person wastesabout 30 gallons of water daily [1]. There are two solutions to this problem: repress how muchwater is used or recycle this wasted water into energy. Recycling the energy of used and wastedgraywater, falling down a drain into usable energy would help solve the growing need forsustainable energy. Hydropower is one of the oldest forms of renewable energy, but it onlyaccounts for about seven percent of total electricity generation in the United States [2]. Theoverarching goal of this project is to make hydropower available to all at a reasonable price. Theproduction of this product is in pursuit of a widely used device that can help reduce our relianceon fossil fuels and as a result slow
in the finance, insurance, research, automotive, and automation sector. Currently, his main occupation is a consulting project for process improvement for safety related embed- ded software development for an automobile manufacturer. On Fridays, he is teaching computer science introductory and programming courses at Joanneum University of Applied Sciences in Graz, Austria. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Determination of road load coefficients with smartphone accelerometersGünter Bischof 1, Felix Mayrhofer 1, Domenic Mönnich 1, and Christian J. Steinmann 1, 21 Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Automotive Engineering, Graz, Austria2 HM&S IT Consulting
that harnesses the vibrational energy generated when a basketball is hit againstthe backboard of the basket, while not interfering with the game or being of high maintenance tothe users. To transfer the kinetic energy from the vibrations of the backboard to electrical energy,a series of piezoelectric vibrational crystals were placed on a panel attached to the backboard. Thesize of attachment was sized down (approximately half size) to be tested on a smaller backboard.Using piezoelectricity was determined to be the most fitting for our project goals while beingavailable at a relatively low cost. Furthermore, the product was designed as a portable attachmentso it was user-friendly and more practical. The developed solution to the problem stated
Physicslaboratory, there are three types of activities: a) Weekly laboratory experiments, b) AppliedPhysics Seminars and c) Problem learning projects. This work is focused on Applied PhysicsSeminars where students by using a simulator software "Speed Calculations for TrafficAccidents" – SCTA study the process of collision in a real situation, developing a role similarto the one performed by a forensic investigator where by means of the skid mark and type ofpavement he can estimate the initial vehicle speed. In the Physics laboratory, teams of studentsmust: 0) Read the original paper about "Speed Calculations for Traffic Accidents" and payattention for general teacher’s explanation during class laboratory, 1) Use Design Thinkingmethodology for project
of engineering, science, and mathematics deep learning concepts and their practical applications in engineering. 2. apply engineering design to produce Students analyze engineering problems and solutions that meet specified needs with apply suitable deep learning models to consideration of public health, safety, and address them. welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors 3. communicate effectively with a range of Students develop collaboration and audiences communication skills through group projects and presentations 4
eventual goal of ABET accreditation.The biggest limitation of the new program was space. Engineering is a hands-on discipline fullof lab- and project-based courses that require dedicated lab space, appropriate lab equipment, aworkshop with appropriate fabrication tools, computer labs with engineering software, studentproject “dirty floor” space, and faculty and staff office space. When the program launched in2013, the only dedicated space for Engineering was two faculty offices. An introductory designlab was held in a Physical and Chemical Sciences non-majors laboratory space, which offeredlittle in the way of fabrication tools or storage space for design projects. A MATLABprogramming course was held in a general computing lab on which the
Logic Model, Problem-based Middle School Constructivism Outreach Program—The Results [21] learning Students Systems Thinking in Science Education and Problem Based Learning, Constructivism General K-12 Outreach toward a Sustainable Future [22] Service Learning Using Technology Based Experiences To Connect Project Based Learning, K-12
Paper ID #42591Use of Jupyter Notebooks to increase coding across the curriculum.Dr. Carl K Frederickson, University of Central Arkansas Dr. Frederickson has taught physics at UCA for 28 years. He is the current department chair and is leading the development of new engineering degree programs. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Use of Jupyter Notebooks to increase coding across the curriculum.AbstractThe engineering physics program at The University of Central Arkansas includes an electronicscourse for 2nd-year students. This course uses a project-based curriculum. Students
could be through theuse of a generator that is connected to the wheels of the wheelchair. As the wheels spin, thegenerator converts the mechanical energy into electricity, which can then be stored in a battery orused directly to power the seat heaters.In the late sixteenth century the more conventional looking wheelchair was adapted with a self-propelled chair being manufactured in 1655 [1]. The wheelchair then began to have a largerpurpose for medical needs. Slowly wheelchairs began being electrically powered. Similar to howwe wanted to approach our project, we examined a report about a group of researchers that wereable to generate electricity using the chain and wheels on bicycles. The group created a generatorat the base of the gears on the
60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Off Campus No High School Worked Physics AveragesFigure 11: The average semester course grade for other non-academic factors, off campusstudents, students with no high school physics and students that worked during the fallsemester.REFERENCES[1] Farahnaz, M., P. Ryan, E. R. Jenna, and G. Trinidad. 2012. “Project-Based Learning toPromote Effective Learning in Biotechnology Courses.” Education Research
Paper ID #44036Impact of PhET Interactive Simulation in a Hybrid Physics Course: The Caseof Repeating StudentsJohanna Antonia Perasso Adunce, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile. Johanna Perasso is a Physics teacher with over 25 years of experience in teaching sciences at the university level. She completed her master’s degree in Experimental Sciences, focusing on researching students’ levels of scientific thinking in the field of sciences. Johanna has participated in projects for designing and implementing strategies to strengthen competencies in STEM; and she is continually involved in designing and evaluating
two years of the university program and also lectures in other faculties. Additionally, due to his training and experience, he is responsible for developing innovative educational programs integrating cutting-edge technology and active learning methodologies in STEM. Lastly, his interest in improving the teaching-learning process leads him to engage in educational research projects in collaboration with faculty from his university and other academic institutions.Prof. Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Chile. Angeles Dominguez is a researcher at the Institute for the Future of Education, a Professor at the School of Humanities and Education, and the Associate Dean of Faculty
projects, in mathematics, engineering, and science education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 A laboratory physics course incorporating specialized software and digital media from the students’ perspectivesAbstractAt a private Latin American university in the southern hemisphere, efforts were made to moveaway from traditional physics lab teaching practice during a recent innovation in its academicprogram. As a result, a physics course was created to be held in the classroom rather than in thephysics laboratory, using specialized software and digital media. The laboratory course allowsstudents to collect and analyze data through PhET simulations or videos rather than in
project, which is funded by European Unions (1M $ European Union & 7 Iranian Universities) which focus on TEL and students as well as professors’ adoption of technology(modern Education technology). Moreover, I cooperated with Dr. Taheri to write the ”R application in Engineering statistics” (an attachment of his new book ”Engineering probability and statistics.”)Ben Van Dusen, Iowa State University of Science and TechnologyJayson Nissen ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Computer Adaptive Testing in LASSO platform for classroom assessment and self- assessmentJason W. Morphew1, Amirreza Mehrabi1, Ben Van Dusen2, Jayson Nissen3, & Hua Hua Chang4
genres were identified and segmented by topical chain; eachtopical chain will be, hereafter, referred to as an “instance.” The instances were coded using a setof learning goals and shared values related to writing, hereafter referred to as “Learning Goals,”which are under by the Writing Across Engineering and Science (WAES) project(https://publish.illinois.edu/waes/) and are informed by conversations with the department beingstudied here. The Learning Goals framework highlights both skills valued by STEM faculty aswell as habits and mindsets that promote better technical writing. Among the skills covered bythe Learning Goals are values of precision and clarity, which were prominent in a survey ofengineering faculty (for details of the survey
bachelor’s degree in Physics Engineering from Tecnologico de Monterrey and a doctoral degree in Mathematics Education from Syracuse University, NY. Dr. Dominguez is a member of the Researchers’ National System in Mexico (SNI-2) and has been a visiting researcher at Syracuse University, UT-Austin, and Universidad Andres Bello. Her main research areas are interdisciplinary education, teaching methods, faculty development, and gender issues in STEM education. She actively participates in several national and international projects, in mathematics, engineering, and science education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Students' perception of active learning in the Acoustic Physics
. The ADALM 1000 is aUSB-powered educational device that is been used to teach Ohm’s Law and other basic electricalengineering topics. The ADALM 1000 was specifically used for several projects because of itsmultipurpose function. When combined with ALICE (A Learning Interface for CircuitExploration) software, students may create signals, measure voltages, and see real-time circuitbehaviors, which makes hands-on learning easier (Figure 5). The ADALM 1000 can be used tomeasure the currents that arise from applying various voltages across a resistor in an Ohm’s Lawexperiment. Plotting these measurements helps students better comprehend electrical resistance byallowing them to see the linear relationship between voltage and current, as stated in
Paper ID #38032GR in VR: Using Immersive Virtual Reality as a Learning Tool for GeneralRelativityKristen Schumacher, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Kristen Schumacher is currently a graduate student in physics with a research focus on modified theories of gravity. She founded the POINT project (Physics Outreach and Instruction through New Technologies) at UIUC to bring these abstract concepts to a wider audience through virtual reality.Sonali Joshi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Sonali Joshi is a graduate student in physics with a research focus on effective models for condensed matter systems. She is
, work reality, and projections? What aretheir expectations regarding physics teaching in their particular context? To what extentdoes the current format of physics courses meet these expectations? Therefore, this studyaims to analyze students' perceptions regarding developing a quarterly electricity andmagnetism course for an engineering program tailored to working students and deliveredonline.Previous studiesVergara & Zavala [7] studied the perception of a group of engineering students in an onlineevening modality for working students regarding flipped classroom materials provided forthem to prepare for synchronous sessions. Although these materials were generally well-received and evaluated positively, the students did not usually watch
. AcknowledgementsThe authors would like to thank Dr. Sanjay Rebello, Dr. Carina Rebello and Mr. Amir Bralin fortheir support with the design of the learning materials and the project logistics. This work waspartially funded by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. DUE 2021389. Anyopinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those ofthe author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. References[1] S. Papert, Mindstorms. Children, computers and powerful ideas. New York, NY: Basic Books, 1980.[2] J. M. Wing, “Computational thinking,” Commun. ACM, vol. 49, no. 3, pp. 33–35, 2006, doi: 10.1145/1118178.1118215.[3] A. Çiftçi and