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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Kip D. Coonley, Duke University; Alexander Gregory Culbert, Duke University; Aaron Franklin, Duke University

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device operation.Similar work has examined both when to best introduce new course material and how to makethat material relevant. Learning theorists propound a structure for education where a scaffoldedframework is coupled with just-in-time information [1]. Both breadth and depth are consistentlyreferenced throughout curricula as an effective means to educate an engineer [2]. Across coursesand through repeated work, both requirements can be met. When to do so appears to depend uponthe level of the material. The objective of one recent study in an introductory lumped systemsmodeling course sought to address the issue of learning retention and understanding with simpleactivities presented early in the term [3]. Another approach, taken by a recent

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University; Emanuel A. Sanchez, Sam Houston State University

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- DELOS Division – BYOE SessionSummaryThe development of Remotely Operated Vehicles used in ocean explorations has posed many challengesover the years [1]. The opportunity from past experiences at the Marine Advanced Technology Educationcompetitions inspired the student to create a small scale ROV(reduced price). The purpose is to educatestudents in learning the concepts of robotics. The robot will have a mixture of analog and digitalapplications. This project will help educate students on how robotics can apply in the marine and geospatialenvironments [2, 3]. Underwater robotics will show a different and challenging approach compared toconventional robotic systems. There is a great demand for technicians and engineers in the area of

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jacob Robert Huene, Oral Roberts University; Michael Stephen Huene, Oral Roberts University; Esther Marie Spear, Oral Roberts University; Ezra Whitman Walblay, Oral Roberts University; Harley Craig, Oral Roberts University; John E Matsson, Oral Roberts University

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method used in some developing nations is to filter water through a ceramicwater filter (CWF). One of the more common shapes for this type of filter is a frustum. Withenough time, gravity will cause the water to flow through the porous material. This allows thefrustum to act as a filter for the water which collects in a container beneath the frustum. Thegreater the depth of water, the faster the water will filter through the frustum. However, as thewater level lowers, the filtration rate decreases. In addition to this, the study done by Bielefeldtet al. [1] states that a CWF will only catch particles greater than approximately 1 µm. Whilethis can eliminate most harmful substances, it may not be able to remove viruses due to theirsmall size.CWFs

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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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in Colombia (Universidad del Valle) wanted to receivespecialized academic advice and support in the field of composite materials manufacturing foraerospace applications.The Fulbright Specialist Program is a unique opportunity for U.S. academics and establishedprofessionals to engage in two- to six-week, project-based exchanges at host institutions acrossthe globe [1]. Steven McNeil wrote: “being a Fulbright Specialist was a fantastic experience forme, not just for the increase in cultural awareness and exposure to different learningenvironments, but also the interactions with the wonderful Italian students and faculty thatforged life-long friendships” [2]. Doris MacDonald found during her specialist program inIndonesia that working was

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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Jing Zhang, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Glorio Singui, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Shambhuraj Hansraj Wadghule; Chauncey Eugene Frend; Tejesh Charles Dube, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Michael Golub, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Paper ID #30215Developing Virtual Reality Module to Improve Student Learning Experiencein Additive Manufacturing CurriculumProf. Jing Zhang, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Dr. Jing Zhang’s research interests are broadly centered on understanding the processing-structure- property relationships in advanced ceramics and metals for optimal performance in application, and iden- tifying desirable processing routes for its manufacture. To this end, the research group employs a blend of experimental, theoretical, and numerical approaches, focusing on several areas, including: 1. Processing

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3

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Rick Evans, Cornell University; Jeffrey Moses, Cornell University; Traci M. Nathans-Kelly, Cornell University

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Developing best practices for teaching scientific documentation: Toward a better understand of how lab notebooks contribute to knowledge-building in engineering design and experimentation.IntroductionThere are many reasons for various disciplines within the sciences and engineering to requirelaboratory (hereafter lab) courses or courses with labs associated with them. Perhaps paramountamong those reasons is that labs introduce students to the very specific knowledge practices thatenable “cumulative knowledge-building” related to those disciplines [1]. In a way similar tostudios and their connection with some of the visual arts, e.g., painting, sculpture, photography,printmaking, labs within the sciences and engineering provide

Conference Session

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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team, and makerecommendations for next steps toward long-term problem resolution. Success in suchprototypical field investigations requires engineers make adjustments to work cadence andcultural practices. This involves meeting and interacting with the local team socially after whatthey consider normal work hours. This engineering experience highlights how the technicalorientation toward problem solving is inextricable from the socio-cultural contexts they aresituated within [1].Conducting this form of field investigation draws upon a wide variety of knowledge, skills andabilities, the foundations of which are laid at the university, as well as in earlier formal educationand broader life experiences. Learning to do this work is not something

Conference Session

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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non-airworthy and are not for future installation onairworthy aircraft.This study evaluates the perceptions of students’ experiences in the course using courseevaluation surveys before and after three primary changes made to the course: 1) improving theunderlying structure and alignment in the course sections through the focus on Federalcurriculum requirements for powerplant certification, and ABET-ETAC outcomes, 2) increasingproductive and clear applicability to course outcomes in student time on equipment in thelaboratory, and 3) increase student feedback opportunities. Implementation of the changes to thecourse have been made by following a structured methodology.There has been an improvement in the students’ perceptions of the course

Conference Session

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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thinking [1], [2]. Undergraduatelaboratories provide an opportunity for students to practice these skills through conductingexperiments and data analysis [3]. Laboratories also help students develop professional, socialand teamwork skills [4], improve practical/psychomotor skills [5], [6], and become familiar withscientific inquiry and safety procedures [4], [7]. Hands-on laboratories also provide anopportunity for students to analyse unexpected data, which could result frominstruments/apparatus malfunction, noise or other uncontrolled variables [6]. In other words,experimentation teaches students both the power and limitations of theories through dataobtained from laboratory work [8].The downside is that laboratories are very expensive to operate

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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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Raina White, Dartmouth College; Christopher G. Levey, Dartmouth College; Laura Ray, Dartmouth College

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design teams, reveals that many students do notapply the analytical techniques learned in earlier coursework. Our goal is to better preparestudents to integrate such analysis with the everyday engineering problems they face, outside ofthe classroom. Two possible explanations for failing to apply previously learned analyticaltechniques are: 1. students did not retain the knowledge, and 2. students do not recognize when itis appropriate to apply the “tools” in their analytical “toolbox” [1].The importance of repetition in learning retention is well documented within the literature [2-4]and can be summarized using the forgetting curve [5]. The forgetting curve indicates that tomaximize retention, any key concept must be repeated multiple times over

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Panel Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harry Courtney Powell, University of Virginia

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. However other concepts such asphasor addition of voltages and superposition, fixed current sources, and controlled currentsources, are not covered in a self-contained laboratory context. A survey of typicalundergraduate programs in electrical engineering reveals that while these topics may be coveredin a limited context as part of larger experiments, they are not included in stand-aloneexperiments in spite of the high level of sophistication of the equipment available to the students[1],[2].In this paper, we present three simple modules that can snap into a typical solderless breadboardand allow students to visualize and experiment with fixed current sources, controlled currentsources, and phasor/superposition experiments.Pedagogical

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Panel Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University; Kevin F. McCue, Northeastern University; Rebecca Knepple, Northeastern University

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the lab section.One of the seven experiments in this course introduces students to wind tunnel testing, windspeed measurement, and different types of wind turbines.The primary goals of this experiment are: 1. To learn how to measure wind speed using Pitot tubes and anemometers. 2. To measure rotational velocity using non-contact methods 3. To compare vertical and horizontal axis wind turbines in terms of power produced as a function of wind speed and load on the generator. 4. To demonstrate key wind turbine concepts such as extracted power from wind, power coefficient, and tip speed ratio.Equipment UsedThe equipment required for this experiment was chosen to work as much as possible with theVernier SensorDAQ data acquisition

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Panel Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura E. Ray, Dartmouth College; Raina White, Dartmouth College; David M. Feinauer P.E., Norwich University; David A. Hodgson, Union College; Eric B. Welch, Christian Brothers University; Yeu-Sheng P. Shiue, Christian Brothers University; Carlos L. Luck, University of Southern Maine; Jonathan West, University of New Mexico; Blair T. Allison, Grove City College; Kevin Huang, Trinity College; Nathan Amanquah, Ashesi University College; Daniel Logan Ray; Devin Tracey Montgomery, Dartmouth College; Prudence Merton, Dartmouth College; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico

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and advanced pro- gramming classes for 13 years. He has previously worked as a systems administrator, a communications engineer and as an automation engineer. He has 20+ years of experience as a software developer and is a consultant on a wide range of mobile, information technology and telecommunications issues. He holds a BSc and a PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the (Kwame Nkrumah) University of Science and Technology, Ghana, and the University of Strathclyde, UK, respectively.His research in- cludes 1)Wireless technologies and protocols for IoT and wireless sensor networks, 2) Mobile Apps for development: Improving outcomes in health, education and agriculture using mobile applications.Mr

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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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learning.IntroductionIt has long been recognized that engineers need strong communication skills in addition to strongtechnical skills.1, 2 Engineers typically take a sequence of composition and rhetoric courses dur-ing the freshmen year. These courses are followed by other writing experiences more technical innature, including formal reports in laboratory courses and writing associated with the capstone de-sign experience. Many creative attempts have been made to improve writing frequency and qualityin academic programs. One example is the PITCH (Project to Integrate Technical Communica-tion Habits) initiative at the University of New Haven.3 The goal is to develop communicationskills (written, oral, and visual) and professional habits in engineering students

Conference Session

Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 4

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Michael Delaney, University of Portland; Heather Dillon, University of Portland; Joseph P. Hoffbeck, University of Portland

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in a prior paper [1]. The second moduleintroduces the same equipment to a circuits laboratory that is required for mechanicalengineering students and adds a Wheatstone bridge circuit that students build. This cross-curriculum laboratory module is part of a larger effort by faculty and students to enhance theentire laboratory curriculum and learning experience for mechanical engineers. Thisenhancement includes the following facets: 1. Improve and modernize the technical skills acquired by students in laboratory courses. 2. Thoughtfully incorporate developmental skills, such as teamwork and communication, which are important for engineers.The overall goal of the project is to improve how engineering students learn particular

Conference Session

Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 2

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Schultz, Brigham Young University; Brad L. Hutchings, Brigham Young University

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-inventor for 60+ patents. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Designing a Sustainable Large Scale Project-Based Learning (PBL) Experience for Juniors in Electrical and Computer EngineeringAbstractThis paper presents a large-scale Project-Based Learning (PBL) curriculum that can handle 200students per year without requiring an undue commitment of faculty or teaching-assistant time.The following strategies were used to attain the student benefits of the PBL curriculum whileaccommodating a large number of students and while keeping the faculty and teaching-assistantcommitments to reasonable levels. (1) A top-level hardware/software specification of the

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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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Harry Courtney Powell, University of Virginia; Brian Hayt, National Instruments

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Reserve University. Outside of work, Brian has a passion for making and makerspaces. Advocating for and often discussing making sure a wealth of tools and information are constantly available to students and hobbyists who just want to create something interesting. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Developing a Low-voltage Microgrid for Experiments in Renewable Energy DistributionBackgroundAmong the top engineering challenges today are those related to integrating renewable energyinto the power grid efficiently and reliably; indeed, the economic development and deploymentof solar energy are one of the NAE Grand Challenges [1]. Solar energy alone is undergoing

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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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Rika Wright Carlsen, Robert Morris University; Shamika Zyhier, Robert Morris University; Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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member. The team designed a low-cost device that used near-infrared (NIR)spectroscopy to visulaze veins18. Using visible light in the red to orange spectrum was alsoconsidered, but not chosen due to the quality of the results. The final design consisted of aRaspberry Pi controller, a bright high-contrast display, an NIR light source, an infrared cameraalong with a touch screen input device, all powered by a USB battery pack. The device wasassembled in a 3D-printed housing (shown in Figures 1 & 2) with total parts costs of $168.84. 18

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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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solve complex, open-ended, workplace problems[1]. In the junior-level bioengineering laboratory involved in our ongoing study of open-endedproblem solving, students must complete three group-based, open-ended projects, in which theyconduct virtual experiments using MATLAB to analyze unknown systems using time- andfrequency-domain analysis techniques. For example, one realistic, ill-structured probleminvolves the analysis of a model of human balance in MATLAB. Our study of scaffolding beganseveral years ago with the ultimate goal of enhancing students’ open-ended problem solving,motivated by the instructor’s observations of student difficulty, low performance, and panic insolving these types of problems. As suggested in the literature, when

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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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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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laboratory education involve two commonly used modes of laboratory:face-to-face and remote. The effectiveness and suitability of a mode for laboratory work forfirst-year students in terms of better learning of practical skills depend to some extent on theform of the interactions that are possible in the two laboratory modes. In other words, theskills attainable through laboratory education are direct consequences of the interactions thatoccur in laboratory work.There are basically three types of interactions in the laboratory: student-student, student-instructor and student-equipment [1]–[4]. The level of these interactions determines thestudent satisfaction and their engagement in the laboratory. In remote laboratories, studentsinteract with their

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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 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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students. The course materials developed includevideo components of lectures as flipped classes, and electronic clickers to engage students in theclassroom, and Moodle LMS as a vehicle for engaging students outside the class throughdiscussion sessions and accessing course materials such as video lectures.IntroductionThe objective of this paper is to demonstrate how an existing course was redesigned to a Flippedclassroom model using educational pedagogy of Fink [1] as e-learning is becoming popular. Thiswas implemented in a junior level civil engineering undergraduate classroom at a predominantlyundergraduate institution, at a California State University campus. This learning experience wasdesigned, with components webinars for background

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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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understanding through use of a concept-inventory test administered before and after theexperiment. The paper describes the experimental platform and gives preliminary results fromthe concept-inventory assessments. It was seen that the experiment helped to dispel some of thestudents’ misconceptions, but that further refinement of the experimental procedure may beneeded to address other conceptual errors about stress, strain, and the role of material properties,loading conditions, and beam geometry.1. IntroductionBeam bending is one of the foundational concepts that is critical in several fields includingmechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, and civil engineering. At the authors’ institution,the topic is treated thoroughly in a lecture-based

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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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. Schubert1 1 Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, University of San Diego, San Diego, CAAbstract to high prices, and only some versions have The Digilent Analog Discovery 2™ the potential to be connected to and controlled(DAD2) is a multi-function instrument that through a computer, which is essential inallows users to measure, visualize, generate, today’s world. In addition, creating portablerecord, and control mixed signal circuits of all laboratories for online courses or courseskinds [1]. In this paper, the use of DAD2 in an taught abroad are

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sevile Mannickarottu, University of Pennsylvania

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effect of thislimitation is that the department has only one instructional lab. In addition, being an old program,the lab was originally designed for some of the more traditional Bioengineering fields, such asbiomechanics and instrumentation. About 15 years ago, in 2006, a new Bioengineering building was constructed reflecting thechange in the field to areas related to molecular biology and tissue engineering, among others.The instructional lab was moved to a new home in a lab which contained chemical hoods andcell culture hoods, but was still nevertheless setup with stations designed for physiological andinstrumentation studies (Figure 1). Figure 1: Main lab area with 16 stations each with data acquisition devices (Biopac & NI myDAQ) for

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah J. Christian, Carnegie Mellon University; Chad Hershock, Carnegie Mellon University; Michael Cameron Melville, Carnegie Mellon University

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experiences are traditionally a major component of hands-on learning in engineeringcurricula and intended to impart a practical understanding of how science applies to the real-world [1]. Students in laboratory courses often conduct experiments or complete demonstrativetasks by following “cookbook”-style instructions [2], [3]. This passive process directs thestudents’ focus towards completing prescribed steps (i.e., following a procedural recipe), butrarely challenges students to think critically about what they are doing and ought to be learningconceptually [3] - [5]. Although students may develop a practical understanding of process skillsthrough tangible, hands-on lab experiences, the effectiveness of cookbook laboratory exercises toimpart

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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improvement. The paperwill include details on the experiment and the guided peer review process, as well as logisticalsolutions to achieve the blind peer review.IntroductionThe ability to write effectively is a critical professional skill for the practicing engineer, and thus avital outcome for engineering programs.1 Though many programs require specific writing intensivecourses to build these skills, it is also important that students practice writing as an integral part ofthe broader work of engineering in design and laboratory courses.2 In particular, laboratory reportsare a logical vehicle to synthesize the work of experiment design, analysis, and technical writing.However, simply requiring students produce written reports is of marginal value if

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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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Anas Chalah, Harvard University; Fawwaz Habbal, Harvard University; Michael Raspuzzi, Harvard University

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human challenges.1 Engineering schools that are embedded within liberal artsschools, such as ours, are uniquely suited for such education. In addition, schools that havestrong research faculty can enable an additional component where students and curriculumare informed by research methodologies as well as advancements in science andengineering, thus creating a mind set for innovation and critical inquiry.In this paper we present two cases of comprehensive summer programs where studentsworked in teams on research-oriented projects. The teams are composed of internationalstudents and worked with a clear objective to learn and contribute in creating new devicesthat may advance state of the arts within a social and economic context. The topics of

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

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become competitive graduates. Schools need to prepare engineering students forfuture world through education practices that emphasize problem solving skills [1-2]. In order toreach this goal, students need to be exposed to projects that are related to real-world problemsthat include the typical complexity and uncertainty associated with these problems [3]. Studentsneed to learn how to frame a problem, analyze, design, manufacture and test it [4]. To meet theseneeds, educators need to revise and fit new contents to their courses, to shift the learningobjectives to focus on including design thinking and professional practice elements in courses.This has also been set as goal by the US Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology(ABET

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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work environments [1]-[6]. Among them, most prominently are writing andpresentation skills. A parallel curriculum addressing these non-scientific/technical skills isusually a strong contributor towards these goals. Another tool generally more directly controlledby science/engineering faculty is using courses in the discipline, especially laboratory courses, toemphasize writing components and/or presentation skills. Lab reports can serve as a very goodtool to sharpen writing skills or, more extensively, the skills needed to produce a coherent, wellthought, well-written scientific paper or technical report.A more comprehensive approach to different paths and philosophies for the teaching of writingskills and its balance can be found in the