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Laboratory Development for Electrical Power / Machine Control Course

Conference Session: Various Prospectives in Power Systems
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Omonowo David Momoh, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Austin James Deventer; Nathaniel Ryan Beemer
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

/Service Engineer from 1994 to 2000. His research interests include Electrical Power System Analysis, Electric Machine Drives, Renew- able Energy Technology, and Numerical Techniques in Electromagnetics. He is a senior member of IEEE and a member of ASEE. Austin Deventer, and Christopher Burns are undergraduates in the department of Computer, Electrical and Information Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University (IPFW), Fort Wayne, Indiana.Mr. Austin James DeventerMr. Nathaniel Ryan Beemer Page 26.1053.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Laboratory Development for

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Understanding Additive Manufacturing Part Performance Through Modeling and Laboratory Experiments

Conference Session: Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ying Zhang, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Monish S. Mamadapur, Alcon Research, Ltd.
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

Paper ID #11584Understanding additive manufacturing part performance through modelingand laboratory experimentsMiss Ying Zhang, Texas A&M University Ying Zhang is a fourth year PhD student in Mechanical Engineering department at Texas A&M University, working under the supervision of Dr. Jhywen Wang. Currently, she is a graduate teaching assistant for Strength of Material lab in Engineering Technology Industrial Distribution department. She has been a TA for this class since spring 2013. Her doctoral research is focused on fabrication, Finite Element simulation, and mechanical modeling of layer-by-layer

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An Integrated Course in Programming for Laboratory and Process Control

Conference Session: Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Warren A. Rosen, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); M. Eric Carr, Drexel University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

Paper ID #12911An Integrated Course in Programming for Laboratory and Process ControlDr. Warren A. Rosen, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.) Dr. Warren Rosen received his Ph.D. in physics from Temple University. He has served as Assistant Professor of Physics at Colby and Vassar Colleges where he carried out research in solar physics, medical physics, and instrumentation. Following this experience he was a research scientist at the Naval Air Warfare Center in Warminster, PA where he established a laboratory for research in high-performance computer networks and architectures for mission avionics and signal

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A Low-cost and Flexible Open-source Inverted Pendulum for Feedback Control Laboratory Courses

Conference Session: Project-based Learning in ET Programs
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Matthew Turner, Purdue University (Statewide Technology); Timothy R. Cooley, Purdue University, New Albany
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

laboratory coursesAbstractThis paper presents the complete design and build of a low-cost, open source inverted pendulum(IP) platform to support control systems engineering and technology laboratory instruction. Inthis standard IP system, a linear actuator consisting of a belt drive and stepper motor is used tostabilize the vertical angular position of an inverted pendulum connected to a cart. The novelty ofthe presented system is the open-source approach, which achieves both low-cost and permitsindividual customization. The linear actuator and cart were designed in SolidWorks andmanufactured using a MakerBot Replicator 2X, with the design files published onThingiVerse.com. Linear motion is achieved via a standard NEMA17 size stepper motor drivenby

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Academia and Industry Partnership: Building a State-of-the-Art Industrial Control and Automation Laboratory

Conference Session: Robotics, Automation, and Product Development
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; James O. Frendewey, Michigan Technological University; Mohsen Azizi, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

strive to train our graduates on the most up-to-date laboratory equipment so they canimplement their knowledge on the day one once employed. Michigan Tech collaborates withNUCOR Steel to update the currently outdated PLC laboratory with the state of the artequipment with the goal of providing our students with the best training solution possible. TheEET program at Michigan Tech currently offers two PLC courses: EET 3373 Introduction toProgrammable Controllers and EET 4373 Advanced Programmable Controllers. The ECEdepartment offers EE3261 Control Systems and EE 4262 Digital and Non-linear Control. TheEET courses have a significant lab component and stress hands-on use of PLC’s, while ECEcourses have more of a mathematical flavor and also include

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Learning from the World Trade Center Collapse – Use of a Failure Case Study in a Structures and Materials Laboratory Course

Conference Session: Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Tara Cavalline P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Norb Delatte P.E., Cleveland State University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

Paper ID #13344Learning from the World Trade Center Collapse – Use of a Failure CaseStudy in a Structures and Materials Laboratory CourseDr. Tara Cavalline P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering Technology at UNC CharlotteDr. Norb Delatte P.E., Cleveland State University Dr. Norbert J. Delatte, Jr., P.E., is Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cleveland State University. He is the author of Beyond Failure: Forensic Case Studies for Civil Engineers (ASCE Press, 2009). In addition, he is the Editor of ASCE’s Journal of Professional

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What Does it Take to Deliver an Active Hands-on Course?

Conference Session: Hands-on Active Learning
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Steve C. Hsiung, Old Dominion University; Feng Jao, Ohio Northern University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

important. To implement an active distance learning environment requires the coordination and correlation of instructional materials, media, and technology. Correlating real-time lectures with audio and video are one of several very important elements to the success of the distance learning. The outcomes of the distance learning class should be the same or similar to a traditional lecture/laboratory class. There should be little or no difference between an instructor’s face-to-face classroom lectures, except instructional materials are accessible in electronic formats for users to download. Notes, handouts, graphs, photos, demos, circuits, equations, software shall be

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Enhancing the Emergency Management Technology Program

Conference Session: Curriculum and New Course Development in ET
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Huiru Shih P.E., Jackson State University; Pao-Chiang Yuan; Richterica Tukiya Ford; Thomasina Jenkins
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

laboratories. One of the DHS Center of Excellence (the Coastal Hazards Center of Excellence)is also engaged to provide expertise and guidance in order to enhance EMT program’s researchcapabilities.1. I TRODUCTIOIn 2005, Hurricane Katrina [1,2] devastated the Mississippi coastal area. Hurricane Sandyslammed the eastern seaboard in 2012. Every year, many Americans face a disaster oremergency and its horrifying consequences. The need for specialists in the field of emergencymanagement has never been greater. Those in the field of emergency management must haveadequate training, experience, and education.The Department of Technology at Jackson State University has established a concentration inEmergency Management Technology to prepare our students as

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A New Interactive Course in Communication Electronics

Conference Session: Curriculum and New Course Development in ET
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jay R Porter, Texas A&M University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

unique aspects of the course is the teaching format. In 2013, the College began aninitiative to double its enrollment over a period of about ten years. As part of this initiative,departments have been asked to find novel teaching approaches that allow for increased capacitywithout sacrificing quality of instruction. From this standpoint, a hands-on laboratory is one ofthe primary distinguishing components of engineering technology education and is also one ofthe major limiting factors to throughput. This course was the perfect opportunity to investigatemethods for offering a laboratory component without the requirement for a multiple, two to threehour, facility intensive laboratory sections. To this end, the course was designed to have

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Experimental Analysis for an Energy-efficient Product Design

Conference Session: Subjects in Renewable Energy and ET
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

process, but payoff may be significant in terms of market dominance. Inthis paper, design of a manually powered hydraulic bicycle using energy efficiency as a primarydesign objective is presented. A laboratory setup is developed to test performance of the hydraulicsystem components. Experimental analysis of component behavior of a functional prototype of thehydraulic system is performed. The analysis result is used to select components for optimumperformance of the system in its desired operational conditions. The methodology can be utilizedin design of similar systems where energy efficiency is a primary design objective.1. IntroductionWorldwide, the vast majority of energy is produced from fossil-based fuels resulting in theincrease of carbon

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Real-time Real-life Oriented DSP Lab Modules

Conference Session: Software Applications in ET Programs
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Isaiah I. Ryan, Western Washington University; Aaron Cramer, Western Washington University; Ying Lin, Western Washington University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

DSP techniques. For instance, the “SIRI”function in iphone 4 uses DSP-based speech recognition algorithms. High quality headphonesemploys DSP-based noise cancelation techniques as well.DSP has become an integral part of Electronic Engineering Technology (EET) and ElectricalEngineering curricula at higher institutions worldwide. To fulfill a successful DSP curriculum, itis critical to complement lectures with well-designed hands-on laboratory exercises. It has beenwidely acknowledged that hands-on experiences improve teaching and learning efficiency andreinforce students’ comprehension of abstract topics1,2,3,4. Page 26.1307.2Motivations and

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Effectiveness of Traditional, Blended, and Online Teaching of Electrical Machinery Course

Conference Session: Utilizing Digital Technologies in Classroom and Distance Learning in ET Programs
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

engineering education argue that educational programs focus too muchon the transmittal of information through static lecture-discussion formats and routine use ofoutdated laboratory exercises. On the other hand, active learning, learning that involves hands-onexperience, significantly improves student comprehension and proficiency. It is clear thatunderstanding and retention are greatly enhanced when students engage in active learning.While theoretical knowledge remains a fundamental component of any comprehension process,the underpinnings of proficiency development seem to increase best through active learningpractices. What remains less clear is the “gold standard” for pedagogical approaches thatcombine theory and hands-on learning.In this article

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Converting a Traditional Engineering Technology Program to a Competency-based, Self-paced, Open-entry/Open-exit Format

Conference Session: Utilizing Digital Technologies in Classroom and Distance Learning in ET Programs
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Eric A. Roe, Polk State College; Terry Bartelt
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

ofassessments, on laboratory experiments and written/demonstration examinations. To enablestudents to be self-directed, the documentation must be thoroughly organized. Each of the one-credit courses is broken down into several modules, called units. Each unit represents a majortopic area. The unit consists of a study guide, worksheets, laboratory experiments, handouts ontheory not covered in the book, etc. The study guide is an assignment sheet that is a list oflearning activities to be performed in sequential order. These activities include:  Read particular pages in the textbook.  View videos (that take the place of live lectures)  Ask the instructor for a demonstration or an introduction to the laboratory equipment.  Fill out

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Modular Integrated Stackable Layer (MISL): An Academic–Public Sector Partnership for Rapid Prototyping and Development

Conference Session: Robotics, Automation, and Product Development
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R Porter, Texas A&M University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

and laboratory materialdevelopment, 3) Establishment of an open development community environment. This paperprovides an overview of the MISL partnership, the educational and research activities that havebeen successfully conducted to date, the lessons learned, and the move forward plans for thespace qualified rack-and-stack hardware development platform. IntroductionThe rapid product development demands on hardware prototyping tools continue to increase.These tools need to accommodate a diverse selection of embedded intelligence, sensors,actuators, communications and data storage technologies to create fully functional prototypesquickly and with higher levels of integration. In addition, the turn

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Simple Ways so Facilitate Active Learning in Hands-on Electrical Engineering Technology Courses

Conference Session: Hands-on Active Learning
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Aurenice Menezes Oliveira, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

@mtu.eduAbstractThe traditional way engineering and engineering technology courses are taught is based ontraditional lecture and laboratory experiments, which are still the most frequent teaching methodsused nowadays around the world. On the other hand, active learning methodologies grounded inscientific research in education have been attracting considerable attention over the past yearswith numerous research studies indicating the efficacy of such learning styles.In this article, the author addresses the main challenges and shares active learning strategies usedto encourage active learning and engagement among students in face-to-face ElectricalEngineering Technology (EET) courses. The implementation of active learning, cooperativelearning and problem

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Ensuring Safe Use of the Machine Shop by Students

Conference Session: Hands-on Active Learning
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mukasa E. Ssemakula, Wayne State University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

: m.e.ssemakula@wayne.edu Page 26.676.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Ensuring Safe Use of the Machine Shop by Students1. IntroductionAs Engineering Technology educators, we pride ourselves in providing relevant hands-onexperiences for students in our courses. Hands-on experiences are important in ensuring thatstudents can apply the theoretical concepts they learn in class to practical engineering situationsnot only in the laboratory, but especially in industry. Because equipment in a typical machineshop can be dangerous and even fatal when misused, it is imperative to put in

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Senior Design Projects Using Basic-Stamp Microcontrollers

Conference Session: Capstone and Design Projects
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Antonio Jose Soares P.E., Florida A&M University; Doreen Kobelo, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Chao Li, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; G. Thomas Bellarmine P.E., Florida A&M University/Florida State University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

the main teaching platform. However, when presented with options,students never use this platform for class projects or capstone projects. Surveys showed that thiswas due to the fact that the laboratory experiments were topic specific and did not present asystem design approach which made it difficult for students who attempted to use thismicrocontroller [1]. A new platform, the C-Stamp microcontroller, was introduced as analternative for their design. This development boards provide a pre-assembled hardware platform,which include common peripheries in addition to programming libraries. These benefitsencouraged some students to implement the C-Stamp microcontroller in their senior designprojects with fairly successful outcomes [1]. The

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Two Phase Flow Water Gas Separation in Biomass Energy Production

Conference Session: Various Prospectives in Power Systems
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Yeong Ryu, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Hazem Tawfik, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Brandon Scott Weisberg, Farmingdale State College; Gonca Altuger-Genc, State University of New York, Farmingdale
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, from University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. He has held a number of industrial & academic positions and affiliations with organizations that included Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Stony Brook University (SBU), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Atomic Energy of Canada Inc., Ontario Hydro, NASA Kennedy, NASA Marshall Space Flight Centers, and the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Cen- ter at Carderock, Md. Dr. Tawfik is the co-author of more than 60 research papers in the areas of Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Biomass Energy, Thermo- fluids and Two Phase Flow published in prestigious peer reviewed journals and conference symposiums

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Handling Increased Faculty and Student Workload During Difficult Economic Times

Conference Session: Issues in Engineering Technolgy Education
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Terence Geyer, Eastern Washington University; William R Loendorf, Eastern Washington University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

Page 26.830.3purposes being presented by the following planning methods.Method 1The following is a description of each class, the mode and method of instruction, and the studentworkload for the planning method covered in this section.TECH 320 Non-Metallic Processes is a 5-credit lecture/laboratory mode of instruction. Studentworkload includes: two written reports, 10 lab projects, four quizzes, a mid-term and a final.TECH 452 Engineering Economics is a 2-credits lecture-mathematical mode of instruction.Student workload includes: seven homework assignments, a mid-term and a final.TECH 454 Environmental Engineering is a 2-credit lecture/discussion mode of instruction.Student workload includes: five project assignments, a mid-term and a final.The

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Influence of Integrating GPS and Civil 3D in Engineering Technology Courses

Conference Session: Software Applications in ET Programs
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Maher M Murad, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown; Brian L Houston P.E., University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

sophomore students. Students must have takenthe surveying course as a prerequisite. The course is a continuation of surveying principles andcalculations. It utilizes data collected during the surveying course. The course introduces Page 26.960.3students to site development and mapping AutoCAD Civil 3D. This is a laboratory orientedcourse. Students carry out assignments on a variety of topics including traverse surveys andtopographic mapping. The use of Civil 3D software is presented to students through an activesession using real examples. Each student is required to demonstrate an ability to use theprogram by doing the assignment in a step-by-step

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An Interactive Dynamics Learning Course

Conference Session: Curriculum and New Course Development in ET
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sunil Mehendale, Michigan Technological University; John L. Irwin, Michigan Technological University; Robert A. Marlor, Northern Michigan University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

indications that technologists and engineers are active learners and therefore hands-onexperiences are an important part of their education [11]. In order to facilitate hands-on learningin the MET course of dynamics, we propose to design and fabricate several manipulativephysical models of selected linkages or mechanisms that students frequently encounter in theirstudy of dynamics and will also encounter regularly in the real world. Sirinterlikci and Kerzmann[22] have described an educational initiative involving developing laboratory kits that wouldallow the mechanical engineering courses ENGR 1010 - Introduction to Engineering and ENGR2160 - Engineering Graphics to utilize the same kits for numerous laboratory sessions.Simulations and/or

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A Flipped Course in Modern Energy Systems: Preparation, Delivery, and Post-mortem

Conference Session: Utilizing Digital Technologies in Classroom and Distance Learning in ET Programs
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Matthew Turner, Purdue University (Statewide Technology)
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

comparison. First, a method of converting the traditionallecture based instructional content into web-based videos using a low-cost do-it-yourself smartboard is presented, as well as the organization of video content into online playlists for ease ofviewing. Second, methods of monitoring student completion of out-of-class assignments areevaluated, and the use of low-stakes online quizzes is presented as such a tool. The restructuringof class time is then discussed, including the use of deep learning activities, problem basedlearning, peer instruction, laboratory based learning, and traditional problem sets. The paper isconcluded with a summary of reports on student’s perceptions of the flipped methodology.Throughout the paper, both the benefits and

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A Hands-on Project Approach to Teaching Solid Modeling

Conference Session: Hands-on Active Learning
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Randy Shih, Oregon Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

. Page 26.53.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 A Hands-on Project approach to Teaching Solid ModelingAbstractThis paper describes an integrated laboratory-oriented course MET/MFG407 in computer-aidedDesign at Oregon Institute of Technology. Teaching this subject in an 11-week of academicquarter is a challenging task requiring a combination of instructional delivery methods.Besides the in class lectures on the different aspects of using the CAD software; each student isalso given a toy robot kit to be modeled. The course content is designed around three learningobjectives: be able to create parametric models, be able to generate the associated 2D multiviewdrawings of the solid models, be

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Effectiveness of Simulation versus Hands-on Labs: A Case Study for Teaching an Electronics Course

Conference Session: Hands-on Active Learning
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mohammed Taqiuddin Taher, DeVry University, Addison; Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, Addison
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

addition of a card ortwo. Consequently, engineering faculties are constantly faced with the dilemma of establishing abalance between virtual and real labs to address cost problems while graduating sophisticatedengineers with enough practice. One advantage of virtual experimentation and computersimulation is that engineers are better equipped to understand and use mathematical expressionsas well as graphics effectively. The advantages of using engineering simulation-based training also include reducing thegap between the learning environment and the "real" environment, and making available training“real world” situations that are difficult to simulate in a hands-on lab. Traditionally for teachingtechnology-based courses, laboratory

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Generating Interest in ET Through High School Competitions

Conference Session: Student Recruitment and Retention in ET Programs
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Alka R Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Bradley C. Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

its steering committee for several years. He has invested over twenty-five years in the development and maintenance of a multimillion dollar manufacturing laboratory facility complete with a full scale, fully integrated manufacturing sys- tem. Professor Harriger has been a Co-PI on two NSF funded grants focused on aerospace manufacturing education and is currently a Co-PI on the NSF funded TECHFIT project, a middle school afterschool pro- gram that teaches students how to use programmable controllers and other technologies to design exercise games. Additionally, he co-organizes multiple regional automation competitions for an international con- trols company

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Enhance Project-based Learning Experience for Undergraduate Students with Wireless Sensor Network

Conference Session: Project-based Learning in ET Programs
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

IT Specialist in IBM China, Beijing, China. From 2000 to 2003, he was a research assistant with the Visualization, Analysis, and Imaging Laboratory (VAIL), the GeoResources Institute (GRI), Mississippi State University. He is currently an Associate Professor with the Department of Engineering Technology, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX. His research interests include digital signal processing, image and video coding, and wavelets.Dr. Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University Suxia Cui is an associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU). She joined PVAMU right after she obtained her Ph.D. degree in Com- puter Engineering