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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Cyrus Habibi P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Darius Fieschko, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Aerospace, Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #29671PLC Training in First Year Electrical Engineering ProgramDr. Cyrus Habibi P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville Cyrus Habibi is an Assistant Professor in the department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He earned his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2010. His primary research interests are in the field of signal processing, di- electric spectroscopy and sensors. Specifically, he is interested in developing novel medical devices. In addition to his technical research, he is also an active member of American Society of

Conference Session

Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Bahaa I. Kazem Ansaf, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

robotics, automation, and nanotechnology engineering education and research. He is a licensed PE in the State of Colorado, a member of ASEE, a senior member of IEEE, and a senior member of SME.Dr. Bahaa I. Kazem Ansaf, Colorado State University, Pueblo B. Ansaf received the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering /Aerospace and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Baghdad in 1992, 1996 and 1999 respectively. From 2001 to 2014, he has been an Assistant Professor and then Professor with the Mechatronics Engineering Department, Baghdad University. During 2008 he has been a Visiting Associate professor at Mechanical Engineering Department, MIT. During 2010 he has been a Visiting Associate

Conference Session

Adaptation of Laboratory-based Courses During a Pandemic: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Maria Javaid, Indiana State University; Edie L. Wittenmyer, Indiana State University; Oscar Henriquez, Indiana State University; Larry D. Pritchett, Indiana State University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

Total Fall 2019 7 5 10 22 Fall 2020 5 9 5 19 p-value = 0.23, the results are not statistically differentAC Circuits and DesignProf. English taught the laboratory course of AC Circuits and Design pre-pandemic (Fall 2019)and post pandemic (Fall 2020).In Fall 2019, the total number of officially enrolled students for this course was 10. Two studentswithdrew from the course. Pre-pandemic students performed laboratory experiments in groups oftwo. The laboratory experiments utilized actual laboratory experiment during the first portion ofthe course while the students utilized simulated equipment

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natasha Smith P.E., University of Virginia

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

lab. Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, AC 2010-2146, 2010.5 E. Matsumoto, J. R. Johnston, E. Dammel, and S.K. Ramesh. A simple beam test: Motivation high school teachers to develop pre-engineering curricula. Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2001.6 David E. Coleman and Douglas C. Montgomery. A systematic approach to planning for a designed industrial exper- iment. Technometrics, February 1993, Vol. 35. No. 1, 1993.7 William S. Noble. 10 simple rules for writing a response to reviewers. https://peerj.com/benefits/academic-rebuttal- letters/, n.d. Retrieved 01 October, 2018.Appendix: Peer Review Questions, Sample Templates IA. Introduction Section/ Objectives a

Conference Session

Remote Physical Laboratories: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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John M. Sullivan Jr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Valerie B. Smedile Rifkin, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kimberly Lechasseur, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Caitlin A. Keller, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

their living and/or testing environment in selecting both the proximity and motion sensors. This unit introduced the requirement of calibration, which could be accomplished with linear regressions. Students performed regression analyses to calibrate the sensor data into meaningful distance measurements.Module 3: AC and DC motors. Although AC and DC motors were discussed, the experiments were restricted to DC motors due to costs associated with the sensor kits and safety precautions. Students configured and controlled all 3 motor types DC, Stepper, and Servo motors to perform a variety of no-load tasks. The main purpose was to gain the confidence in programming the various motor types to do tasks. Subsequently, the students selected

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John M. Sullivan Jr., Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

were discussed.The experimental exercises include displacement measurement using infrared and ultrasonicsensors as well as motion detection activities.The learning objectives of this module were to utilize proximity sensors for displacementmeasurements, motion detection, sensitivity measurements, and peripheral interference effects.Data was gathered and subsequent error analyses performed. Module 4Module 4 experiments involve actuation in contrast to the previous modules where sensor inputswere studied. In this module, students conducted experiments with DC, stepper, and servomotors. In the lecture of this module, general characteristics of AC, DC, stepper, and servomotors were introduced. A generic torque vs. rotational speed curve is

Conference Session

Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natasha Smith P.E., University of Virginia; Andrew Jason Hill, University of Southern Indiana; Tom McDonald, University of Southern Indiana

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

using a variety ofcommunication instruments extended throughout all four years of the program.Conrad and Pfeiffer,4 among others, noted a growing problem in engineering education, which is amismatch between the writing students complete in their academic programs and the writing theyare expected to produce in the workplace. A 2010 survey of the Engineering Advisory board atthe University of Southern Indiana, had similar findings. Board members were asked to score boththe frequency and importance of various types of technical communications. The survey resultsare summarized in Table 1. The results affirm the importance and need for improvement in thecommunication skills of early career engineers. They expressed a desire for employees to

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Anne Hubka, University of New Mexico; Eva Chi, University of New Mexico; Yan Chen, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Jamie Gomez, University of New Mexico; Abhaya K. Datye, University of New Mexico; Tracy Lee Mallette, University of New Mexico

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

under Grant No.EEC 1623105. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.References[1] J. P. Lampi and T. Reynolds, "Connecting Practice & Research: From Tacit to Explicit Disciplinary Writing Instruction," Journal of Developmental Education, vol. 41, pp. 26- 28, 2018.[2] D. E. Gragson, J. P. Hagen, L. Diener, C. J. Nichols, L. F. Hanne, A. G. King, et al., "Developing technical writing skills in the physical chemistry laboratory: A progressive approach employing peer review," Journal of Chemical Education, vol. 87, pp. 62-65, 2010.[3] S. D. Loveland and S. D

Conference Session

Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sulakshana Lal, Curtin University; Anthony Denis Lucey, Curtin University; Euan Lindsay, Charles Sturt University; David Franklin Treagust, Curtin University; Mauro Mocerino, Curtin University; John Matthew Long, Deakin University; Marjan G. Zadnik, Curtin University of Technology

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

and other methods for making learning asynchronous, and data analytics for promoting student learning. Prof Lindsay was the 2010 President of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education. He is a Fellow of Engineers Australia, and a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy. Prof Lindsay was the recipient of a 2007 Carrick Award for Australian University Teaching. In 2005 he was named as one of the 30 Most Inspirational Young Engineers in Australia.Prof. David Franklin Treagust, Curtin University Professor of Science Education in the School of EducationDr. Mauro Mocerino, Curtin University Associate Professor Mauro Mocerino is an Australian Learning and Teaching Fellow and Coordinator of Chemistry

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harold R. Underwood, Messiah College

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

across traditional academic“course” boundaries. The author has been actively seeking projects that meet all these criteria.Besides the metal detector, several other interesting projects have been tried by others forillustrating concepts of electromagnetics: a capacitive weight sensor [3], a capacitive rain gauge,an electric field probe, a non-contact AC current meter [4] and an electromagnetic crane [10].While the metal detector project as an example of project-based learning has been suggested,along with others, the literature lacks examples of detailed educational experience in the area ofelectromagnetics, a void that this author is attempting to help fill with the contribution of thispaper. The author has found the capacitive rain gauge and