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Relating Level of Inquiry in Laboratory Instructions to Student Learning Outcomes

Conference Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 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
Tagged Divisions: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

integrating mechanical, chemical and quantum devices into circuits and communication links. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019Relating Level of Inquiry in Laboratory Instructions to Student Learning OutcomesAbstract -- This research paper will describe the results of an experiment in which the level ofinquiry in a laboratory manual is varied from guided inquiry to open inquiry by reducing thespecificity of the instructions in the lab manual. The hypothesis is that less specific instructionswill cause students to reflect on their actions in lab and, as a result, circle further around Kolb’sexperiential learning cycle during each step of the lab. This should result in improved recall andbetter

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The Future Laboratory: Leveraging Consumer Imaging Devices for Student Projects and Sustainable, Accessible STEM Education.

Conference Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso
Tagged Divisions: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

widely disseminated to educational institutions with limitedresources.Many analytical techniques can be implemented with imaging and optical detection devices suchas smartphones, low-cost digital cameras and USB ‘microscopes’, desktop scanners, andmodified CD players. For example, the CCD camera of a smartphone can be used as an opticaldetector in absorption, reflection, scattering, and fluorescence measurements, albeit for somemethods requiring also an optical source (e.g., and LED) and optical filters. Color cameras candiscriminate wavelengths, thus allowing spectroscopic measurements. These pervasivetechnologies are highly familiar and accessible to students, and offer additional features such asconnectivity, data processing and archiving

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A Writing in the Disciplines Approach to Technical Report Writing in Chemical Engineering Laboratory Courses

Conference Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Catherine Anne Hubka, University of New Mexico; Eva Chi, University of New Mexico; Yan Chen, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Jamie Gomez, University of New Mexico; Abhaya K. Datye, University of New Mexico; Tracy Lee Mallette, University of New Mexico
Tagged Divisions: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

involved only component submission.Methodology. Unlike many programs that offer one or two 3-credit laboratory courses, ourprogram—at a Hispanic-serving research university in the Southwestern United States—offersfour 1-credit laboratory courses, spanning the junior and senior years. We revised the writingprocess in three of the lab courses. Students complete two short technical reports one componentat a time; on the first, they received feedback and revised their work.To assess the impact of these changes, we compared the total scores from the first and secondreports that instructors provided using rubrics. The rubrics evaluated both conceptual knowledgeand writing quality resulting in composite scores that reflect overall report quality. We

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Integrating Theory and Hands-On Implementation in RF Distributed-Element Filter Design

Conference Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: David Silveira, California State University, Chico
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

reflection characteristics (S21, S11) by performing simulations using Sonnet Lite.After verification, students were then asked to create printed circuit board (PCB) layouts for theirfilters using Autodesk EAGLE. Physical filter prototypes were manufactured in-house using anLPKF ProtoMat E34 PCB engraving machine. Students were then asked to solder SMAconnectors to their filters, measure the actual performance using a vector network analyzer(VNA), and compare their results to theoretical expectations. A discussion of learning objectives,grading criteria, a comparison of theoretical specifications vs. experimental results, anassessment of student learning outcomes, and recommendations for future improvements to thedesign project are

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Design of a Laboratory Testbed for Modeling Industrial Exhaust

Conference Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Gordon P. Smith, Western Kentucky University
Tagged Divisions: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

temperature data. Short term behavior (0-400s) is believed to incorporate effects from the furnace coming up to operational temperature. Mid-term behavior (400s – 2400s) is considered a transient state where radial and axial conduction effects trade dominance and work to balance out. Long-term behavior (2400s on) attains fairly steady state behavior across all interior regions.  The interior temperature profiles also show identifiable modes. Short-term behavior (0- 300s) is suspected to be due to most of the exhaust heat going to warm up the furnace and interior walls. Mid-term behavior (300-4200s) reflects a transitional state. Long-term behavior (4200s on) attains fairly steady state

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How Research Informs Teaching and Learning Models: Case Studies in Building Solar Cell and Bioengineering Technology in the Lab and Classroom

Conference Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Anas Chalah, Harvard University; Fawwaz Habbal, Harvard University; Michael Raspuzzi, Harvard University
Tagged Divisions: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

interactionscreated a sense of connection with the research process and the dynamic nature of the testedtopics. The positive experience was also shared by the invited speakers and participatingresearchers. They reflected that drawing on their own research experience gave them anadded incentive to engage with the students beyond lecturing.References1 Rugarcia, Armando, Felder, Richard M., Woods, Donald R., & Stice, James E. (2000). The Future of Engineering Education: Part 1.A Vision for a New Century. Chemical Engineering Education (CEE), 34(1), 16-25.2 Chalah, Habbal. (2018). Design, Implementation, and Assessment of a Summer Pre-collegiate Pro-gram at Harvard University.3 Felder, R., & Brent, R. (2004). The Intellectual Development of

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Integration of a Water Quality Laboratory Sequence into a Core Chemistry Course

Conference Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: 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
Tagged Divisions: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

. Interest in STEM and Achievement of Course GoalsIn addition to the word frequency analysis, students provided feedback on whether the labsequence increased, decreased, or did not change their interest the field of chemistry and alsotheir interest in pursuing research. While just under half (49%) of the students surveyed reportedan increased interest in the field of chemistry, over 60% reported an increased interest inresearch.In terms of achieving the content goals of the course, the water quality sequence aligned wellwith learning objectives for the course. Table 3 shows the correlation between the lab topics andlearning objectives from select lessons. This alignment was reflected in an 89% agreement fromstudents surveyed that the lab sequence

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From Course Instruction to Bio-MakerSpace: Creating a Lab Space for Independent Investigation and Innovation

Conference Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sevile Mannickarottu, University of Pennsylvania
Tagged Divisions: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

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

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Measuring the Traction Limits and Suspension Forces of a Formula SAE Racecar

Conference Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Matthew Vincent Bartolomeo, The Cooper Union; Amanda Lombardo, The Cooper Union; Michael Colella, The Cooper Union; George J. Delagrammatikas, The Cooper Union
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

i. Adequacy of reference material 10. Support for you as an individual learner i. Individualized instruction 11. Course Summary i. Course reflection in open formatResults from these assessment tools for the overall class are presented after the technical portionis first discussed.Course Setup: Defining the ProblemThis 15-week ‘Engineering Experimentation’ course was divided into three modules. ModuleOne spanned the first three weeks and consisted of experimentation on foundational knowledgeexperiments, where students learned basic concepts about the measurement chain, uncertainty,technical writing, and presenting. These experiments are briefly described as follows: 1. Sump

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Standard-based Grading In Introductory Physics Laboratory Courses

Conference Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Yan Wu, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Anna Drazkowski
Tagged Divisions: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

evaluation results using pre and post knowledgeassessment tools in sections graded with SBG method and sections with traditional method.Introduction Laboratory based courses are an essential part of an engineering education. More andmore engineering programs are placing greater emphasis on the importance of hands-onexperience offered by laboratory courses. Compared to the efforts and resources invested inpurchasing expensive state-of-the-art lab equipment and developing innovative lab modules,little attention is paid to assessing student learning and reflecting on the teaching methods in labcourses. Without careful design and assessment, instructors are more likely to push students intobusy work, without achieving real learning and

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BYOE: Improving Experience with a Metal Detector Project for Electromagnetics

Conference Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Harold R. Underwood, Messiah College
Tagged Divisions: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

assessment,student satisfaction survey responses and creative designs, the next section will comment onthese results, draw some conclusions and address opportunities for future work.IV. Discussion and ConclusionsThis section discusses some questions this work raises, reflects upon and draws conclusionsabout the outcomes and suggests ideas for future work, as related to the IMD project employedin an EMAG course at Messiah College during the Fall 2018 semester, and for the broaderengineering education community. Project outcomes discussed here include key experimentalresults, graded assessment, responses of the student satisfaction survey and creative designs.Questions raised by this work include best learning strategies and concept clarity in EMAG

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Guided Peer Review of Technical Writing for Large Laboratory Course

Conference Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Natasha Smith P.E., University of Virginia
Tagged Divisions: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

formatting guide fortables and figures. The next three periods were workshops in which students provided informalin-person feedback on partial drafts.In the first workshop, students brought in figures and tables. They then exchanged them with1-2 classmates who answered questions related to their interpretation of the results shown. Forexample, one question asks reviewers to articulate the experimental result demonstrated by theplot, e.g.“The data does/does not clearly demonstrate that there is a linear/inverse/cubic relationshipbetween {insert control} and {insert response}.”In turn, the drafter was asked to reflect on whether the reviewers interpreted the results as theyintended. In cases where there was disagreement, the group brainstormed

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Designing a Laboratory Ecosystem Framework, and Scaffolding an Interactive Internal Combustion Engine

Conference Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: David MacNair, Georgia Institute of Technology; David Edward Torello, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeffrey A. Donnell, Georgia Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

seek to evaluate integrative thinking, we choose to avoid the style ofpoint-allocation rubrics, as point awards necessarily skew towards simple report features thatmay fail to reflect the students’ understanding of their work.To reflect our emphasis on higher-level thinking we have chosen to develop mastery-orientedrubrics, where report sections are evaluated on a continuum from Novice to Mastery (or 1 to 5).This enables us to rank reports according to the students’ ability to define critical points for eachsection of a report. Our generic rubric for a laboratory report is shown in Table 1. Table 1. Default rubric for assessing student understanding in laboratory reports Headed Section Important Statement(s

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Analysis of Students’ Personalized Learning and Engagement within a Cyberlearning System

Conference Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Debarati Basu, Virginia Tech; Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech; Kang Xia, Virginia Tech
Tagged Divisions: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies