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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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

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. Level 1 entry modules introduce the students to the basics ofprototyping boards, their usages, coding, and understanding. Multiple sensors are introduced atthis level with full descriptions of the circuits, the voltage, amperage, and power requirements.Time is spent educating the students on deciphering the sensor datasheets. Level 2 modules(modules 4-5) involve less detailed instruction sets with references to Level 1 circuit diagrams,constraints and procedures. In level 2 modules students need to plan an experiment anddetermine the necessary procedure to complete the experiment and attain the learning objectivesof the module. The level 3 module (module 6) required the student to read technical specificationsheets for the sensors and actuators

Conference Session

Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Professor at the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Michigan State University. From 2014 to 2016, he has been a Visiting Professor with the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, University of Missouri. Currently, he is Assistant Professor with the Engineering Department, Colorado State University-Pueblo. He is the author of two book chapters, more than 54 scientific articles. His research interests include arti- ficial intelligence systems and application, smart material applications and robotics motion and planning. Also, He is a member of ASME since 2014 and ASEE since 2016. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Inexpensive Digital Light

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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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Maher Shehadi, Purdue University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

) generic 3D view with surrounding environments   shown in Figure 2. T00 was attached to the wall next to the room’s thermostat to represent thetemperature of the actual thermostat connected with the actual AC system for the room. Toensure experimental consistency, all thermocouples were 7.62 m (25 feet) long and were thencalibrated against two known temperatures [boiling 100 ˚C (212 ˚F) and freezing 0 ˚C (32 ˚F)].Distilled water was used in both calibration tests. Figure 2. Plan view for the room with locations for window, door, thermocouples, air-supply and return ducts All thermocouples were connected to an “Automation Direct” programmable logic controller(PLC) unit (model: H2DM1E

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Natasha Smith P.E., University of Virginia

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horizontally with required foundational courses aswell as their place in the vertical scaffold of experimentation skills. This is followed by an assess-ment of the first offering of the course and a discussion of plans for future improvement.Mechanics Lab Outcomes, & ActivitiesThe Mechanics Lab course is the first course of an enhanced experimental methods sequence forthe Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering undergraduate curricula, designed to give studentshands-on experiential learning to complement theoretical courses such as Statics, Dynamics, andStrengths of Materials. It is the intent that students gain experience in teamwork, experimentdesign, and technical communication during this course in addition to seeing practical applicationsfor

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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Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University

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energy balances for open and closed systems.This lab was found to be highly confusing and frustrating by the students compared to theprevious experiment. Some of this was due to the lab instructions, which had to be revised mid-term when it became apparent that the initial plan for data gathering was not going to work withthe originally planned Arduino circuit. Additionally, it was difficult to get accurate data todetermine heat transfer coefficient given the limitations of the equipment, particularly for the athome students. However, it was gratifying to notice that this lab had the second highest recordedpercentage of students who found it interesting and engaging for all the terms recorded. Heat Transfer/Thermo

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Vincent Bartolomeo, The Cooper Union; Amanda Lombardo, The Cooper Union; Michael Colella, The Cooper Union; George J. Delagrammatikas, The Cooper Union

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Diversity

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see the work that everyone else did. I like that there were a lot of resources already available in the Team Drive. I like the diversity of projects done throughout the semester.” “I like the team communication that was necessary to complete the projects throughout the semester.” “The extremely fast pace of the class forced me to dedicate a lot of my effort into organizing the project, and setting realistic, yet ambitious goals. This also included delegating tasks between group members.” “I think I learned the most about how much work it takes to make a good project vs.a mediocre project. Planning a project takes a decent

Conference Session

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

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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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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riskier or more time-intensive or expensive experimental situations.We certainly see value in the rich interactions that can occur in face-to-face experiments, and ourresults suggest future studies could investigate combinations of simulations and experiments. Forinstance, in future versions, we plan to study whether the simulations are more helpful as pre-labor post-lab activities that deliberately complement and extend the face-to-face experiments byexpanding the opportunity structure, providing them with greater agency to make decisions thatare consequential to their experimentation and interpretation, and attendant learning.Our study extends prior work on framing agency [17], suggesting that it is not bound only toengineering design settings

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 Whitefoot, University of Pittsburgh; Jeffrey S. Vipperman, University of Pittsburgh

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

ActiveExperimentation and Concrete Experience [2]. Also, developing and conducting experimentsare part of the ABET accreditation outcomes, which can most effectively be addressed throughdirect, hands-on experimentation [3]. Furthermore, some research has shown that online-onlycourses can suffer from a lack of application-based learning, particularly for laboratory skills [4].In the Summer term of 2020 at The University of Pittsburgh, Mechanical Measurements 2, asenior-level undergraduate mechanical engineering course focusing on experimental methodsand data analysis, was taught fully online instead of in-person. The goals of this course are toteach students about ABET outcomes 1-3, 5, and 6: experimental planning and design,interpreting data by selecting

Conference Session

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

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jill Johnson P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Brian Lani, Pennsylvania State University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

accommodate projects with local industry partners inaddition to student prints. Projects with industry partners were given top priority, which meantthat sometimes students had to wait weeks to get a part printed, and sometimes it was difficult orimpossible for the students to find a time to meet with the staff at Innovation Commons toobserve the setup of their designs and ask questions about the machines. The development ofthis course was planned in conjunction with the staff at Innovation Commons; however, theincreased workload on their staff and the increased usage of their machines quicky becauseburdensome. This format was also incredibly time consuming for the instructors running thecourse. The instructors found themselves spending many hours in

Conference Session

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

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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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

performedbetween Fall 2020 and Fall 2019 class.Conclusions and DiscussionsThe data from laboratory courses taught during Fall 2020 by various instructors of Indiana StateUniversity indicate two main points. 1. During pandemic (Fall 2020), instructors have successfully adapted the laboratory courses to conduct almost all the laboratory experiments as conducted pre-pandemic. 2. The comparison of grades for laboratory course taught pre-pandemic (Fall 2019) and post-pandemic (Fall 2020) also indicates that the student performance for these courses has not been affect during a planned semester while observing the precautions for pandemic.Other observations of this data are: • Indiana State University has small class sizes which

Conference Session

Bring Your Own Experiment: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Mark Trudgen, University of Georgia; Dominik May, University of Georgia

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

students’ feedback and future work, it is noteworthy that we plan to expand theSTAND’s use in the sensor courses (and beyond where applicable). This further developmentand use expansion will take the latest student feedback and the lecturer’s personal impressioninto account, so a more in-depth analysis is to come. For this BYOE paper, we will share someselected student comments. Most of the students' comments refer to both using the STAND andperforming the same laboratory in a hands-on setting: “I believe I learned a lot more in the hands-on mode than I did in the remote setup regardingthermistors and circuit building. However, I learned a lot about Simulink and how it works in theremote lab. Switching between the two was only difficult due to

Conference Session

Virtual Laboratories: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

test and interpreting the results.Importantly, the course is delivered virtually, which makes the implementation very differentfrom that in an in-person classroom setting. This paper provides a detailed discussion of the virtual laboratory modules added to‘Nondestructive Evaluation of Flaws’. In addition, we report how the changes impacted thestudent learning in Fall 2020 compared to Fall 2019, when the delivery was strictly lecture-based. Finally, we discuss ‘lessons learned’ and modifications planned for the next offerings ofthis class. Our overall assessment results indicate a positive impact of the virtual laboratories on

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marc Poynter, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Swapnil Bansode; Tejesh Charles Dube, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Michael Golub, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Jing Zhang, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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. After the test is finished the machine prints out the high, low, and average value.5.3 Noise LevelA Larrison Davis sound meter was used to measure the noise level of our machine. The device allowed us tofirst zero out background noise, and then run the snowmobile to measure the decibel level. We then used thisbaseline data to determine what the plan of action would be for redesigning the exhaust system.5.4 Exhaust SystemThe goal for the modified exhaust system was to reduce the harmful emissions, and noise levels of the machine.The team chose to use a three-way catalytic converter and muffler to replace the existing exhaust system on themachine. The team chose to go with a larger catalytic converter and place the muffler on the sled behind

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph P. Fuehne P.E., Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

that described by Taylor[3] to determine possibleerrors in Young’s modulus, yield strength, or ultimate strength. Similar examples have beenadded to manufacturing, materials, fluid power and thermodynamics classes. This work describesan effort to add measurement activities to a first semester freshman class that serves as a“gateway” class with the broader objective to provide engineering technology students asampling of interesting and relevant hands-on activities that they can expect to experiencethroughout their plan of study.Gateway ClassWhen students transfer into mechanical engineering technology from a mechanical engineeringprogram, they often relate that they spent 2, 3, or 4 semesters without ever touching a piece ofreal equipment

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Philip Jackson, University of Florida; Joshua Rudaitis, University of Florida

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

facilitate learning. To reinforce the main point, by adding a social aspect, be it withclassmates or with the world, users will have a greater feeling of connection with their work andmight retain more information.Another study performed by Z. Nedic (2013) at the University of South Australia shines light onthe collaborative aspect of remote labs. The study saw international students organizethemselves autonomously to complete group lab assignments and recorded their planning andcommunication. The results showed that students, despite being from different countries,exhibited politeness when trying to create social groups and complete the remote labs. The studygives hope to the notion of creating a more connected educational system where students

Conference Session

Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 1

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pavan K. Karra, Trine University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

19.6 12.2Conducting a two-tailed t-test, the improvement from Fall 2016 to Fall 2017 has not been foundto be statistically significant (p = 0.460). This is because of small sample size.As mentioned earlier, 3-4 students were assigned to each group. It would have been ideal if therewere only two students per group as it was expected to improve learning. It has been noticed thatout of 3-4 students in each group, a student, on average, in each groups did not have muchcontribution to the success of labs/final project. More modules are planned to be deployed in Fall2018 to alleviate this problem.The final exam for course tests whether key learning objectives have been met but the final examresults were not recorded question-wise and

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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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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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Masters’ Degrees in Air Traffic Planning and Management, and Aerospace and Aviation Management, Ph.D. degree focused on Aviation Safety Support Systems, Avionics, and Aviation Operations from Purdue University. Chenyu is also a current FAA Certified Advanced Ground Instructor. He has been immersed in a wide range of aviation related research work, and has expertise in solving cutting-edge aviation problems, such as aviation data analytics and modeling, UAS operations, air traffic management automation, flight safety enhancement, aviation emissions assessment, and engineering applications on aviation operations. He has worked closely with related industry leaders and aviation

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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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− ℎ1 Fig. 1: a) Schematic and b) 𝑇-𝑠 diagram for an ideal vapor-compression refrigeration cycle.The actual vapor compression cycle is an alteration from the ideal cycle due to irreversibilities andsmart planning by engineers to protect the system components. At the inlet to the compressor, therefrigerant is slightly superheated to ensure that no liquid enters the compressor. The actualcompression is not reversible or adiabatic so it is not isentropic. State 3 is slightly subcooled toensure pure liquid enters the throttling valve. A 𝑇-𝑠 diagram more representative of an actualrefrigeration cycle is given in Fig. 2. Fig. 2: 𝑇-𝑠 diagram for an actual refrigeration cycle. The solid line represents the ideal cycle and the dashed the

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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

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Aerospace, Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

course can beplaced into an engineering curriculum to address the advanced topics. While we are planning anew full course on PLCs, we will continue placing the PLC module into the Introduction toProjects and Tools course.References[1] S. He, H. Rahemi, K. Mouaouya, “Teaching PLC Programming and Industrial Automation in MechatronicsEngineering,” 122nd ASEE annual conference and exposition, Seattle, WA 2015.[2] R, Liu, “Global PLC market returns to growth in 2017, after two-year contraction”,IHSMarkit, https://technology.ihs.com/584279/global-plc-market-returns-to-growth-in-2017-after-two-year-contraction, 2018.[3] GlobeNewsWire,” Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) - Worldwide Market Outlook to 2023, Driven by theIncreased Need to Reduce

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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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Aldo A. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; James I. Craig, Georgia Institute of Technology; Bonnie H. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology

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educational curricula, K-12 STEM programs after-school programs, and comprehensive school reform initiatives. Across these evaluations, she has used a variety of evaluation methods, ranging from a multi-level evaluation plan de- signed to assess program impact to methods such as program monitoring designed to facilitate program improvement. She received her Ph.D. in Research, Measurement and Statistics from the Department of Education Policy at Georgia State University (GSU). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Development of a Portable, Experimental Platform to Demonstrate the Role of Material and Cross-Section in Beam

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

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Natasha Smith P.E., University of Virginia

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students. This is followed by an overview of the experiments involved andhow these activities were managed between both in person and remote students. Metrics fromeach type of team are assessed to include performance on individual and team assignments andpeer evaluations. Finally, the paper summarizes lessons learned and makes some recommendationsapplicable to lab courses in general.Engineering a Hybrid Model as Solution to PandemicPrior to bringing students back for Fall 2021, the university issued guidance to faculty that includedtwo principles: (1) deliver the mission and (2) take necessary measures to promote the healthand safety of all concerned [2]. This meant proceeding with plans to deliver the Thermal Fluidscourse to 131 third year

Conference Session

Bring Your Own Experiment: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John M. Sullivan Jr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kerri Anne Thornton, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Maqsood Ali Mughal, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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well-thought setup with calibrated sensors, such that, the data acquired by the students could serve asmodel data.The current pilot study has some limitations. The survey results included responses from only asubset of the entire student body in the course. Therefore, the results could include bias, and theyshould only be considered as providing emergent themes to suggest further study. We plan tocontinue to assess the utility and feasibility of the course design and further determine the impacton students in future research.CONCLUSIONSThis study was a first trial of an IoT powered student activity for engineering experimentation atour institution. The learning outcomes were relatively low level and only included the use oftools rather than

Conference Session

Virtual Laboratories: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Pamela L. Dickrell, University of Florida; Lilianny Virguez, University of Florida

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

convenient access to prototyping until they are able to access their physical Arduinokit. Using a virtual tool to work on the functional electronics portion of a team design projectallows multiple team members to see and experiment collaboratively with the sensors, actuators,and code, without having to be in the same physical space sharing and re-writing a physical kit.The use of the virtual tool proved useful in team collaboration in the design and planning stagesof team prototyping. Typical student responses to the open ended question that conveyed theconvenience and team collaboration factors include:“I liked having this as an option in case I was studying or doing work somewhere where it wouldbe inconvenient to carry around my whole Arduino kit

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

. The haptic motor used in this project is a DC 3 Volts/0.1 Amps and its dimensions are 10millimeters x 2.7 millimeters. Typically, there are two types of vibration motors that are commonly used, aneccentric rotating mass vibration motor (ERM) and a linear resonant actuator (LRA). The ERM “uses a smallunbalanced mass on a DC motor; when it rotates it creates a force that translates to vibrations.” The LRA“contains a small internal mass attached to a spring, which creates a force when drive.” For this project, ERMcoin motors were used. The original plan was to use one haptic motor in the glove as the alarm, however, wedecided to use two—one placed on either side of the wrist so that one would vibrate in accordance with whichsensor was detecting

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Mentis, United State Military Academy; Andrew Ross Pfluger, United States Military Academy; April Dawn Miller, United States Military Academy; Enoch A. Nagelli, United States Military Academy

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natural water source for the dormitory reported by other groups.The consistent data collected by different groups supports the conclusion that students wereproficient in completing titrimetric analyses.From 2017 to 2018, an increased number of students responded that the lab sequence did ‘notimprove’ their level of understanding of spectrophotometry or experience in using airdisplacement pipettes as shown in Figure 4. This is likely due to a change in the lab sequence. Asshown in Table 2, the total dissolved iron analysis was not explicitly covered in the introductorylabs. Because students were allowed to develop their own plans for analyzing their watersamples, many chose not to analyze for iron. These results suggest that optional techniques

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Spencer Rosen, Harvey Mudd College; Sabrine Griffith, Harvey Mudd College; Eli Byrnes, Harvey Mudd College; Steven Michael Santana, Harvey Mudd College; Laura Palucki Blake, Harvey Mudd College ; Matthew Spencer, Harvey Mudd College

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student at Harvey Mudd College, currently pursuing a BS in Mathematics. Eli has an interest in doing work in STEM education and expects to graduate from in May of 2021.Steven Michael Santana, Harvey Mudd CollegeDr. Laura Palucki Blake, Harvey Mudd College Laura Palucki Blake is the Assistant Vice President for Institutional Research and Effectiveness at Harvey Mudd College, where her primary role is to coordinate data collection, interpretation and dissemination to support teaching and learning, planning and decision-making across the college.Matthew Spencer, Harvey Mudd College Matthew Spencer is an assistant professor at Harvey Mudd College. His research interests include experi- ential and hands-on learning, and

Conference Session

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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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

toaddress these known deficiencies in our curriculum. In the context of experimentation, designcan be interpreted as the design of an experimental plan to solve a stated problem. This includesdeveloping measurement protocols, study methodology, quantifying experimental uncertainty, anddata-reduction. In laboratory courses that support engineering science courses (examples includestrength of materials and fluid mechanics), time constraints can limit inclusion of experimentaldesign and detailed guidance on technical writing.This paper describes the development and implementation of this unique course. The follow-ing sections will present the course design, provide detailed module descriptions, and summarizecourse assessment of learning

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Banafsheh Seyed-Aghazadeh, Miami University; Hamed Samandari, Miami University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

short phase-gate presentations (~5 minute presentations) to briefly discuss theprogress in their team project and get feedback from the instructor. Those presentations were notgraded and mainly were hold to keep the class and the instructor updated about each team’sprogress and get timely feedback during the semester on their project.Following iteration reviews, retrospectives were performed at the end of each spring. During theretrospectives, the team discussed two topics: “What went well in the sprint” and “What could beimproved”. The goal of the retrospectives was to create opportunity for the teams to inspectthemselves and create a plan for improvements to be enacted during the next sprint. Theretrospectives were done using online

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ilan Gravé, Elizabethtown College

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

framework for teaching writing in thediscipline for engineering students [8]-[9]. These include pointing to technical and report writingattributes that should be emphasized, such as planning, clarity, simplicity, brevity, word choiceand more.There have also been several attempts to facilitate report writing by developing frameworks andapplications that guide and help students in preparing technical and scientific reports, both inengineering schools in the United States [10]-[11] and abroad [12].At our institution, we have an engineering department embedded in a liberal-arts generaleducation setting. Engineering students are required to take a wide core curriculum to integratetheir scientific and technical education in engineering. Still, to obtain