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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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Joshua Pierson, University of Georgia; John M. Mativo, University of Georgia; Edwin Chiuz, University of Georgia; Mark Trudgen, University of Georgia; Christopher Herring, University of Georgia

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reflection concludes the experiences learned.Reflections from students - SampleStudent 1: This project has been a life changing experience that has positively influenced mypersonal, educational and professional life. Through this project, I have been able to implement alot of concepts and knowledge obtained through my college career. I have been able to put thisknowledge to work and also improve it. Before this project, my computational and technicalengineering skills were almost nonexistent. So far, I have been able to familiarize myself with computational simulations, 3D modelcreation, additive manufacturing, machining and composite manufacturing. I also have been ableto experience ‘real-world situations’ within this project. For

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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 3

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Kozak, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Chenyu Huang, Purdue University

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authorities, including Boeing, United Airlines, Jeppesen, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Air Traffic Management Bureau of China. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018Laboratory design to enhance understanding of statics for aeronautical engineering technology studentsAbstractStudents majoring in Aeronautical Engineering Technology (AET) are expected to have a uniqueblend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills. An appropriate educational pathway iscrucial to foster the development of these skills. Statics is one of the theoretical courses thathave been viewed as difficult for students to relate classroom skills to the actual needs of theirfuture careers. In order to

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rupa Purasinghe, California State University, Los Angeles; Akshay Ghanshyam Patel, Pramukh Mono-Strand Structures Pvt. Ltd.

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at California State University, Los Angeles. He is pursuing his career as an entrepreneur in the field of Civil Engineering. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019Design of Flipped Classroom Model for a Computer Aided Structural Analysis Design and Experimentation Course AbstractEngineering course redesign with educational pedagogy is gaining widespread acceptance. Thereis a move from teacher-centered lectures to student-centered active learning strategies that willbenefit student learning. It is important that students develop critical thinking and analytical skillsthat will form the basis of lifelong learning. In this

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Developing Teamwork, Student Attitudes, and Hardware Solutions for Laboratory Courses: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division

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Sergio Arturo Esteban, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Hector Damian Lopez Jr, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Nolan Tsuchiya P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Patrick Mannion, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Paper ID #33645Low-cost Open-architecture Experimental Platform for Dynamic Systems andFeedback ControlMr. Sergio Arturo Esteban, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Sergio Esteban is an alum from Cal Poly Pomona’s Mechanical Engineering undergraduate program. He will be joining the California Institute of Technology’s Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. program this Fall 2021 to study robot controls and dynamics. Throughout his career, he’s had the opportunity to take roles as a researcher, test and assembly engineer, design engineer, tutor, and mentor. Sergio has worked at engineering institutions such as the NASA

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

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Esteban Maya Muñoz, Universidad del Valle; Ronald Sterkenburg, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jairo Antonio Valdes Ortiz, Universidad del Valle; Guillermo Andrés Jaramillo Pizarro P.E., Universidad del Valle

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Nacional de Colombia located in Bogota. After returning to Cali, Dr. Valdes started his professor career and joined the Mechani- cal Engineering Department at Universidad del Valle in 1999. Dr. Valdes was awarded a Fulbright Schol- arship in 2005, and subsequently began his doctorate studies with the Mechanical and Aerospace Depart- ment at West Virginia University, Morgantown. Dr. Valdes obtained his Ph.D. in the fall 2010 and is con- tinuing his career as a professor at the Universidad del Valle. In 2010 obtained the Ph.D. degree in mechan- ical Engineering at West Virginia University with a dissertation dedicated to study the macro segregation in Nb bearing superalloys. In 2011 was awarded with the Best International

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gordon P. Smith, Western Kentucky University

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concepts throughout theircollege career. Indeed, as their studies delve deeper into upper division courses, matters evolvefrom conceptually straightforward (i.e., statics) to more sophisticated (deformable) andpotentially abstract (thermodynamics). Challenges can arise correcting mistaken preconceptions,and linking perceptually-abstract mathematical formulas to real-world examples. Indeed, studies[1], [2] show that students value real life applications of the material covered, and that suchapplications contribute to a deep conceptual knowledge.Western Kentucky University offers programs in civil, electrical and mechanical engineering,presented with a focus on project-based learning. The institution further maintain activerelationships with the

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shaghayegh Abbasi, University of San Diego; Ernest M. Kim, University of San Diego; Thomas F. Schubert Jr. P.E., University of San Diego

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Paper ID #26013Digilent Analog Discovery and Bench-top Instruments: A ComparisonDr. Shaghayegh Abbasi, University of San Diego Shaghayegh Abbasi received her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from University of Washington in 2011. In her thesis, titled ’Integrating top-down and bottom-up nanomanufacturing: Controlling the growth and composition of seeded nanostructures’, an innovative nanomanufacturing method is explored and optimized. Upon graduation, she started her career as Senior System Design Engineer at Lumedyne Technologies. She worked on design, simulation, and testing of a Time Domain Switched (TDS) ac

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gavin Garrett Tipker, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Michael Golub, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Tejesh Charles Dube, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Jing Zhang, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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quadcopter • Software used and its purposeFlight • Description of how motion is controlledPerformance Evaluation • Performance of your quadcopter • Reasons for any shortcomingsDiscussion/Wrap-up • Overall evaluation of project • Suggestions for improvements in your quadcopter • Suggestions for improvements in project5. Conclusion Quadcopters, and all kinds of unmanned technology, are quickly on the rise. Introducingstudents to these technologies early on can help them in their future engineering careers. Overall,this project is a favorite among most students. A lot of students go on to make their ownquadcopters after learning how to make one in their freshman engineering class. Combiningunmanned technology with the

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

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Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University; Dayna Lee Martínez, Northeastern University

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data comparesto theory. The understanding and knowledge of these IE statistical tools prepares ChemE students for theirfuture careers in industry and research.Next Steps An important part of DOE is to check for model adequacy which is done by analyzing the model’sresiduals. This was not done during this pilot test with this one lab class but could be easily added to theMinitab tutorial for future labs. Another important part of DOE is to randomize the experiment runs tominimize any variability due to uncontrollable factors. That was not possible during this lab due toequipment set up and time constraints. In the future more factors could be added to the experiment. Many students had situations wherechosen factors proved not to be

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Virtual Laboratories: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies

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Raluca Ilie, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Eric Shaffer, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Cynthia Marie D'Angelo, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Daniel Cermak, Illinois Informatics; University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ; Mei-Yun Lin, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Hsinju Chen, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

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Investigator Program (2017), NASA Heliophysics Early Career Investigator (2019), and NSF CAREER (2019) awards.Eric Shaffer, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Eric Shaffer is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science. He teaches a revolving set of courses including Virtual Reality, Computer Graphics, and Scientific Visualization. In addition to teaching, he has done research in the areas of scientific computing, computer graphics and visualization. He has served as a PI or co-PI on grants from a variety of sponsors, including Exxon- Mobil, the Boeing Company, Caterpillar, and the US Department of Energy. He holds an MS in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and a

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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 5

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tracy L. Yother, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue Polytechnic Institute; James M. Thom, Purdue University

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Paper ID #22166A Course Improvement Strategy That Works: The Improvement of StudentSatisfaction Scores in a Lecture and Laboratory Course Using a StructuredCourse Modification MethodologyMs. Tracy L. Yother, Purdue Polytechnic Institute Tracy L. Yother is a PhD student in Career and Technical Education in the College of Education at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. Ms. Yother currently teaches the undergraduate Powerplant Systems course in the Aeronautical Engineering Technology (AET) program. She possesses a B.S. and M.S. in Aviation Technology. She also holds an airframe and powerplant certificate. Ms

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Assessment in Laboratory and Project-based Courses: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division

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Lili Ma, New York City College of Technology; José M. Reyes Álamo, New York City College of Technology; Yu Wang, New York City College of Technology

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), computer-based simulationprojects of similar complexities were used to address the same topics.Creative thinking is an important skill needed for modern workplace in engineering and technology fields[3]. Instructors in higher education consider various ways of integrating creativity and innovation into thecourses they teach to better prepare students for their future careers [4]. Study shows that between the twocommonly-used approaches that enhance creativity, i.e., teaching vs. practice creativity, stimulatingcreativity by practices is considered to be more effective [5]. In addition, many professors used project-based learning [6, 7] when trying to foster creativity in their courses [8, 9].Due to robotics’ multi-disciplinary nature, we think

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Bring Your Own Experiment: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies

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Bobby F. Hodgkinson, University of Colorado Boulder; Trudy Schwartz, University of Colorado Boulder

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easierjustification of equipment and labor investment costs. Perhaps more importantly, studentsrepeatedly encounter the equipment and explore different portions of the apparatus throughout thecurriculum. Anecdotal feedback from the students on the learning gains from using real hardwareand preparing them for future careers in engineering has been positive. This feedback has beengathered verbally in the lab and through five-year post graduation surveys. Future work mayinclude more formal assessments of this apparatus specifically and an exploration on whetherstudents learn and retain information better through this tiered approach using a modularexperimental apparatus compared to an approach using independent experiments.Bill of MaterialsThe bill of materials

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Virtual Laboratories: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies

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Parisa Shokouhi, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University

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’ interest in NDE and their familiarity with different methods. In post-survey, the students are asked to provide their overall satisfaction with modules that include virtual laboratory activities compared to those without. Finally, they are asked to evaluate their interest in NDT and its relevance to their future career.• Targeted quizzes that evaluate the student learning of ET and UT principles and operations and compare the results with the previous offering of the class in Fall 2019, where no virtual or physical laboratory is implemented. The Fall 2019 offering included laboratory visits and demonstrations, but no simulation-based or hands-on experimentation.Assessment Results and DiscussionThe following summarizes the

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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shaghayegh Abbasi, University of San Diego; Ernest M. Kim, University of San Diego; Thomas F. Schubert Jr. P.E., University of San Diego

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Paper ID #23791Estimation of Experimental Errors Using Monte Carlo Analysis in the Intro-ductory Electrical Circuits LaboratoryDr. Shaghayegh Abbasi, University of San Diego Shaghayegh Abbasi received her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from University of Washington in 2011. In her thesis, titled ’Integrating top-down and bottom-up nanomanufacturing: Controlling the growth and composition of seeded nanostructures’, an innovative nanomanufacturing method is explored and optimized. Upon graduation, she started her career as Senior System Design Engineer at Lumedyne Technologies. She worked on design, simulation, and

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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 5

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Arash Mahboobin, University of Pittsburgh

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thrive and excel in the workforce [7]. Metacognition provides students with strategiesfor handling new learning environments and tasks, which will certainly arise during their careers[14].MethodsIn support of our continuing investigation, we asked students to reflect on the value of thevarious experiences offered to them in the bio-signals laboratory during the Fall 2017 semester.These experiences included problem decomposition, in-class active learning with instructorguidance and interaction, incremental and progressive technical writing, systematic progressmonitoring, and timely written guidance and feedback from the instructor. To obtain students’reflections, we used both written and verbal (i.e., reflective interview) prompts. Asking them

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harry Courtney Powell, University of Virginia

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author.Contact information:Prof. Harry C. PowellElectrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity of Virginiahcp7ad@virginia.eduBackgroundEngineering is frequently perceived by many students as an entirely mathematical, abstract, andchallenging discipline. Students often perceive it as a trial and that the time expended oncoursework will lead to a financial or other gain after graduation [1]. At the same time, we areasking students to assimilate the theoretical understanding we are asking them to learn hands-onand experimental approaches and to develop the reasoning and decision-making skills sonecessary in their future careers. These significantly different skillsets are sometimes at oddswith each other, and it is difficult to balance the requirements of

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Howison, The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Emily Kate Bierman, The Citadel; Nathan John Washuta P.E., The Citadel

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paper describes recent development of a hands-on, laboratory exercise in a Thermo-fluidscourse. The benefits of using real world equipment for the lab provide curiosity among studentsand enthusiasm among faculty. As students were able to measure physical parameters on a realworld device, they began to see utility in their lab experience. This drives student engagement, asthey become invested in the lab, and the open-ended nature of the problem promotes the idea thatstudents must continually strive to update their skills throughout their careers. The short term goalsare to evaluate existing coursework and integrate more applications and labs that could make animpact on the students’ learning. There are many opportunities to improve the course

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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cyrus Habibi P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Emily Teresa Carbaugh, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Measurement Technology Conference Proceedings, 2007. IMTC 2007. IEEE. IEEE, 2007. 5. Gustavsson, Ingvar, et al. "On objectives of instructional laboratories, individual assessment, and use of collaborative remote laboratories." IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies 2.4 (2009): 263-274. 6. Tawfik, Mohamed, et al. "Virtual instrument systems in reality (VISIR) for remote wiring and measurement of electronic circuits on breadboard." IEEE Transactions on learning technologies 6.1 (2013): 60-72. 7. Long, John M., et al. "Physics practicals for distance education in an undergraduate engineering course." Profession of Engineering Education: Advancing Teaching, Research and Careers: 23rd Annual Conference of the

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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

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logic elements.While many engineering programs have already implemented PLC courses in their curricula,instruction remains lacking in many others. Since engineering students with some PLC trainingmay have better career opportunities than those who do not, this may represent an area forimprovement for some programs.Introduction to Projects and Tools is a freshman level course offered to electrical engineeringstudents at [XXX University]. This one-credit laboratory course serves to provide students withhands-on experience with a variety of projects such as the implementation of 555 timers, basiclogic circuits, and measurements of electrical quantities.A two-week PLC module was developed and implemented in the Introduction to Projects andTools

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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 3

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David F. Radcliffe, Swinburne University of Technology; Mary K. Pilotte, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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implementation of a socio-technical laboratory, one that emulates anexperience of global engineering fieldwork.IntroductionThe practice of engineering is a profession that engages the material world. The work engineersundertake requires being in and around the processes, artefacts, and users of the solutions theydevelop. This necessarily leads to being involved in investigations “in the field” where a widerange of technical and non-technical data is gathered or generated, and situational awareness iscentral to their analysis and recommendations based upon the conclusions drawn in the givensituation. During their career, most engineers have undoubtedly faced the urgent matter of beingsent to an installation site or to visit a supplier to investigate a

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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workshops and collaborative writing.Prof. Eva Chi, University of New Mexico Eva Chi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at the University of New Mexico. The research in her lab is focused on understanding the dynamics and structures of macromolecular assemblies including proteins, polymers, and lipid membranes. Undergrad- uates, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars are trained in a multidisciplinary environment, utilizing modern methodologies to address important problems at the interface between chemistry, physics, engi- neering, and biology preparing the trainees for careers in academe, national laboratories, and industry. In addition to research, she

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3

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Hitesh D. Vora, Oklahoma State University; Brad Rowland, Oklahoma State University; Joe Conner, Oklahoma State University; Brian K. Norton P.E., Oklahoma State University; Qinang Hu, Oklahoma State University; Toni Ivey, Oklahoma State University

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through several different approaches [18, 19]. Hoitet al. [18] introduced a one credit hour lab-based course that introduces students to engineeringby rotating groups through each engineering discipline. The results showed that this approachhelped to improve retention rate by 17%. Dini et al. also demonstrated that the student who takesa design-based course in their freshman year are 19% more likely to retain engineering conceptsin their subsequence years in engineering field when compared to students who did notparticipate in a freshmen design course [19]. In short, providing a hands-on experience-basedlearning opportunity to the student early in their engineering career will improve learningretention.Along the same line, to mitigate these

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Andres Aguirre Jr.; Kali Johnson, Sam Houston State University

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from which direction an object is being detected. Then, if both sensors are detecting objects withina certain range, the haptic motors would sync up with each other and vibrate simultaneously. The next step tofurther improve the overall product would be to design a case for the entire board and solder the wires ratherthan using the breadboard. This way it would be one complete and compact piece which could be attached to Figure 8: Student enrollment over last two years Figure 9: Different hands on projects being displayed during career fair and high school visitsthe glove. To further reduce the size of the device that fits on the glove, more compact sensors could be usedto replace the rather large HC-SR04

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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chenyu Huang, Purdue University; Mary E. Johnson Ph.D., Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Thomas Eismin, Purdue University

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American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 A Hands-on Project for an Avionics Systems Course in an Undergraduate Aviation Engineering Technology ProgramAbstractThere are electrical and electronic systems courses that are compulsory for students majoring inAeronautical Engineering Technology (AET), an undergraduate program accredited by theEngineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET (ABET-ETAC). In order toprepare students for the FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certification exams, and future successin their careers, students in the AET program are expected to develop an integrated ability ofunderstanding theoretical knowledge and proficient hands-on skills. This paper introduces ahands-on project for an upper

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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 5

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kimia Moozeh, University of Toronto ; Nadine Ibrahim, University of Toronto; Rahim Rezaie, University of Toronto; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Murray R. Metcalfe, University of Toronto; Greg Evans, University of Toronto

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Ibrahim is a civil engineer who is passionate about the sustainability of global cities. She is a triple graduate of the University of Toronto, and holds a BASc (2000), MASc (2003), and PhD (2015) in Civil Engineering, and a Certificate of Preventive Engineering and Social Development. Nadine has leveraged her industry experience to expand her inquiry into cities through urban and environmental projects in Canada and abroad. In 2010, she received the Early Career Award, awarded by the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at U of T to one alumnus, in celebration of 10 years of achievements. From undergrad research in structural engineering, into sustainable infrastructure in grad school, her vision is to connect

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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 4

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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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

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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 4

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Nathan John Washuta P.E., The Citadel; Coleman D. Floyd

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drives student engagement, as they becomeinvested in the projects that they develop, and the open-ended nature of the problems promotesthe idea that students must continually strive to update their skills throughout their careers. Thiscourse structure reinforces the integration of these systems in a mechatronics course. However,students also used prior knowledge from other courses to demonstrate and explain their devices.As students were able to measure physical parameters, they began to see utility in their labproject and could easily find additional applications for their mini-projects. The short term goalsare to evaluate existing course work and integrate more applications and demonstrations thatcould make an impact to the student’s learning

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

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Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; James Righter, The Citadel

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beginning which, when it comes to coding, is a valuable skill to have experience in.Conclusion and Future WorkThis paper describes recent changes in a hands-on, laboratory focused course in mechatronics.The benefits of using real world projects of the students’ choosing and senior design problemsfor the labs provide motivation among students and faculty. Integrating basic mechatronicprinciples, microcontroller programming, sensors, and actuators allows a sequential process todevelop a final project. This drives student engagement, as they become invested in the projectsthat they develop, and the open-ended nature of the problems reinforces the notion that studentsmust continually strive to update their skills throughout their careers. This course

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

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Madalyn Wilson-Fetrow, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Ardeshir Raihanian Mashhadi, University at Buffalo; Tracy L. Mallette, University of New Mexico; Andrew P. Shreve, University of New Mexico

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selected as a National Academy of Educa- tion / Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow and a 2018 NSF CAREER awardee in engineering education research. Dr. Svihla studies learning in authentic, real world conditions, specifically on design learning, in which she studies engineers designing devices, scientists designing investigations, teachers designing learning experiences and students designing to learn.Dr. Ardeshir Raihanian Mashhadi, University at Buffalo Dr. Ardeshir Raihanian is an assistant professor of teaching in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at University at Buffalo. His research interests include user-centric design, sus- tainable design, user behavior simulation and agent based modeling. He