Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilse B. Nava Medina , Texas A&M University ; Angie Hill Price, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

very similar to thosegiven in the regular semesters. No particular trend for the summer semesters was noted for theA/B/C grade distributions. When looking at the overall numerical grades of the class (GPAs forthe course offering averaged for all students in the class), the summers again showed markedlyhigher average GPAs (Fig. 4). Finally, Table 2 shows the number of students that Q-droppedfrom the course as well as those who made a lower grade (Ds and Fs; both are actuallyconsidered failing grades within the department) – the data corresponds to the plot given in Fig.3 where summer offerings saw no q-drops or lower/failing grades. Fig. 3: Grade distributions for MMET 275 over the past 6 semesters that included 2 summers Fig. 4

Conference Session

ETD Freshmen Students

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, The University of Toledo; Zachary Linkous, University of Toledo

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

when given data are the height, H (inches), time (seconds), volume, V (US gallons), and the important equations detailing the relationship between the volumetric flow, (Q, H, and Cw, as given by Equation #1, for an angle a of 30o: 6 ∆$ , Q= = C+ tan α 2gH 7 (Eq. 1) ∆%&'( -. 2) Fill-up the table presented below, and plot the y and z values as functions of x. For thisparticular exercise, the instructor asks students to pay attention to graph formatting, by showingthe graph title, axes, legend, and tick marks, etc.Figure 2: Example of Assigned

Conference Session

ETD Projects

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maddumage Karunaratne, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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Engineering Technology

requirements along with the formal assignment document. Figure 1: Diagram of the Track1) The car is placed at A or B randomly based on a random value of 0 or 1 (selected by a computer random number generator) facing P or Q points so that its line sensor would not see the right angle.2) Upon a loud sound, the car moves along the black line until either B left angle or A right angle is seen depending on the starting end.3) It should ignore black crossing lines at P and Q completely.4) After the car clears both crossing lines, it should be checking for obstacles using the sonar sensor while still following the black line (which is now relatively straight) until it sees either A or B bend (90 degrees). If an

Conference Session

Mechatronics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mileta Tomovic, Old Dominion University; Cynthia Tomovic, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Cheng Y. Lin P.E., Old Dominion University; Nan Yao, Beihang University; Petros J. Katsioloudis, Old Dominion University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

.[10] Jovanovic V., Dean T., Considine C., Arcaute K., Katsioloudis P., Tomovic M., Stout T., Schwalm C., Michaeli J., Shen Y., “Pilot program for veterans transition to engineering fields.” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education - Annual Conference, June 26-29, 2016, New Orleans, LA.[11] Palm J.W. III, “System Dynamics.” McGraw Hill[12] https://www.google.com/search?q=ship+rudder+photos&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ& sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjCj- jvuNHSAhWCMyYKHV2rB8QQsAQIGQ&biw=1417&bih=903#q=ship+rudder+photos &tbm=isch&tbs=rimg:CXxO7GGHWrnYIjhaX4XgpnP52nwDTEwfGEUojJW7LGRYH9 mTVtEkJ2Iw58yQjziHvs2VUEuO

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pam Page Carpenter, NC State University; Nasim Lari; Erik Schettig, Wake County Public School System; David Matthew Sander, Wake Forest High School

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

will develop an understanding of the core concepts of technology 2 (Objectives M, N, P, Q, T, W, X, CC, BB)Standard Students will develop an understanding of the relationship among 3 technologies and the connections between technology and other fields of study (D, F, G, H, J)Standard Students will develop an understanding of the cultural, social, economic, and 4 political effects of technology (D, E, H, I, K)Standard Students will develop an understanding of the effects of technology on the 5 environment (D, F, G, H, I)Standard Students will develop an understanding of the role of society in the 6 development and use of technology (D, E, F, G, J)Standard Students will develop an understanding

Conference Session

Mechatronics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Ghossein; Linda M. DeLosSantos, University of Houston, Downtown ; Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown; Omar Meraz

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Engineering Technology

tray locationcan be determined graphically by using the McCabe-Thiele method.In the analysis that follows, the following parameters are defined: ● Feed rate (F) ● Feed molar composition (z, for light component) ● Feed thermal condition (q; 0 if vapor and 1 if liquid) ● Column operating pressure (P) ● Reflux flowrate (R) ● Distillate flowrate (D) ● Bottoms flowrate (B) ● Reflux Ratio (RR=R/D) ● Vapor rate in rectifying section (VR) ● Vapor rate in stripping section (Vs) ● Liquid rate in rectifying section (LR) ● Liquid rate in stripping section (Ls) ● Distillate composition for light component (xD) ● Bottoms composition for light component (xB) ● Total number of trays (NT) ● Feed tray (NF)Figure A

Conference Session

ETD Green Energy/Sustainability

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos; Anthony Torres, Texas State University, San Marcos; Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Engineering Technology

presentation with 5 minutes for Q&A). Topics covered during thepresentation include their choice of functional units and system boundaries as well as anindication of databases and other sources for estimation of life cycle inventory and impacts. Thefeedback received from the instructor and peers during and after the presentation helped studentsto make the necessary changes to their project. Thus, the presentation served as a midtermformative assessment of their project.Student ProductsSince the project is the organizing principle of the course the discussion on student products willbe confined to project details. During Summer 2016 offering the following student projects wereundertaken. Table 1 – Student projects Summer

Conference Session

Mechatronics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John R. Haughery, Iowa State University; D. Raj Raman, Iowa State University; Amy L. Kaleita, Iowa State University; Steven A. Freeman, Iowa State University

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Engineering Technology

–596, 2003.[13] J. McLurkin, J. Rykowski, M. John, Q. Kaseman, and A. J. Lynch, “Using multi-robot systems for engineering education: Teaching and outreach with large numbers of an advanced, low-cost robot,” Education, IEEE Transactions on, vol. 56, no. 1, pp. 24–33, 2013.[14] Z. Nedic, A. Nafalski, and J. Machotka, “Motivational project-based laboratory for a common first year electrical engineering course,” European Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 35, no. 4, pp. 379–392, 2010.[15] G. Troni and A. Abusleme, “Introduction to microbots: a hands-on, contest-driven, interdisciplinary course on mobile robot design in a developing country,” International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education, vol. 50, no

Conference Session

EET Papers 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Samy El-Tawab, James Madison University

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Engineering Technology

wireless propagation characteristics and perform specific wireless experiments outsidetraditional labs. By experimenting with the mobile platform students will enhance their hands-onand programming skills, and will become more competitive in the wireless industry job market.AcknowledgementDr. Otilia Popescu’s work was supported in part by the Virginia Space Grant Consortiumthrough the 2015 New Investigator Program.References 1. Wyglinski, A. M., Orofino, D. P., Ettus, M. N., & Rondeau, T. W. (2016). Revolutionizing software defined radio: case studies in hardware, software, and education. IEEE Communications Magazine, 54(1), 68-75. 2. Ge, F., Chen, Q., Wang, Y., Bostian, C. W., Rondeau, T. W., & Le, B. (2008, March

Conference Session

MET Papers 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Orlando M, Ayala, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

problemsencountered in the class, as different techniques and mathematical approaches are needed fordifferent parts of the course. Flipped classroom technique seems to offer the opportunity toincrease the number of practice problems solved during lecture classes. In this study, the flippedclassroom technique has been implemented during four consecutive semesters in a FluidMechanics Class in an Engineering Technology Department. Lectures were recorded with theassistance of staff from the Center of Learning Technologies. The students were asked to watchrecorded lecture modules before the class time and classroom time was used for problem solving,discussions and Q/A sessions related to the material. Particular to this implementation was thatthe course was