Conference Session

Innovative Laboratory Approaches in ECE Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph P. Hoffbeck, University of Portland

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

built-inmicrophones). It displays an input level meter, which is helpful for setting the input gain. It hasmechanisms for setting the input and output gain and measuring the gain of a filter. It alsoincludes an indicator that alerts the user if their DSP algorithm is taking too long and is violatingthe real-time schedule. The starter code is available for free from the author.The course assignments include exploring the demonstration algorithms and writing and testingseveral real-time DSP algorithms including mono passthrough, record and playback, generatesinusoids, finite impulse response (FIR) filters, infinite impulse response (IIR) filters, andDiscrete Fourier Transform (DFT). The course also includes a project where each student selectsan

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 3 - Diversity

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hannah Rosene Conover Kimmel, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Maya Sri Miriyala, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Hanwen Liang, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Megha Agrawal, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Kaitlyn Tuvilleja, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Rebecca Marie Reck, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

difficult lab course. The biomedical instrumentation lab course isrequired for all undergraduate bioengineering majors and is a technical elective for several otherengineering majors at a large public land grant university in the Midwest United States. Thecourse content has been challenging for many students. Additionally, some students noted otherchallenges in the lab, e.g., reading labels on parts, lights, and lab bench layout. The goal of thisproject is to reduce these challenges with the content, space, and supplies.In the first phase of the project, the research team used methods from Universal Design forLearning (UDL), human centered design, and entrepreneurial minded learning to evaluate thelaboratory space and course materials and generate

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 1 - Fluids, Wind, and Flow

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alireza Ebadi, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

. Contrary to its importance and positive role in learning enhancement, flowvisualization is not commonly used in undergraduate fluid dynamics courses. Factors such as thecost of equipment, time-consuming setup, and limited space in wind/water tunnels have kepthands-on fluid-related projects relatively rare at undergraduate institutions.This project aims to develop a low-cost, safe, and portable flow visualization system, paired withan open-source program. This setup will be utilized for class experiments, student projects, anddemonstrations for outreach efforts.KeywordsFlow Visualization, Experiments, Classroom1 IntroductionFluid dynamics is often perceived as one of the most challenging subjects in the undergraduateengineering (Hunsu, Abdul

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 5 - Remote, Virtual, and Digital Realities

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Michael Ulan Genialovich Dakeev, Sam Houston State University; Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University; Suleiman M Obeidat, Texas A&M University; Reg Recayi Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Alyona Maliassova, Sam Houston State University; Paige Horton, Sam Houston State University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

experience for future applications in real-world engineeringprojects. Their engagement in the practical application phase, they gain hands-on experience inVR development and deployment strategies. This experience is crucial for their academic andprofessional growth, preparing them for future roles where VR technology is utilized, such as inengineering projects or research settings. 2- user students, who are the randomly selectedstudents throughout campus with various majors that will use the haptic gloves to performpredetermined tasks within the developed virtual environment. They participate in hands-ontraining and experimentation with haptic gloves to perform predetermined tasks. This practicalexperience allows them to interact with technology and

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS) Technical Session 6: Online, Remote, and VIrtual Labs

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sabia Zehra Abidi, Rice University; Victor Suturin, Monash University; Robert Lee Read, Public Invention; Nathaniel Bechard

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

the PolyVent, potentially by students, by designing new printed circuit boards (PCBs). Figure 4: The control module, showing extensibility by adding PCBs.5. Real-time data viewing. The instrumentation producing a dynamic real-time graph of breath pressure, flow, and volume is provided by a separate WiFi enabled device (the VentMon), allowing easy projection on a large monitor to an entire class [8].6. Use of accessible parts. Many of the components, such as the air connectors, are off-the- shelf components purchasable in any country from vendors such as Amazon and McMaster-Carr. The parts are individually labeled with stickers.7. Mechanical component modularity. The PolyVent mechanical airway components are designed as

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Azadeh Bolhari P.E., University of Colorado Boulder

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

fieldsuffer from poor spatial visualization skills. Spatial visualization or reasoning skills are definedas “visualizing three-dimensional objects and perceiving what they will look like from differentviewpoints or what they would look like if they were rotated or transformed in space” (Sorby etal., 2013). The aid of spatial visualization is imperative in larger engineering projects thatinvolve designing 3D objects in computer programs such as CAD and MATLAB.Water Chemistry is a required upper-level course at University of Colorado Boulder, wherestudents build on previous chemistry knowledge and focus on the fundamentals of inorganicaqueous compounds and contaminants. This course was selected as a case study forimplementation of the AR/VR. Water

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS) Technical Session 5: Lab Design

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akshara Subramaniasivam; Rebecca Marie Reck, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Katie Ansell, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Holly M. Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Chandrasekhar Radhakrishnan; Christopher D. Schmitz, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Jessica R. TerBush, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network’s 3Cs - Curiosity, Connections, and Creationof Value [1].MethodsThis study explores the overlap between the objectives of undergraduate laboratory and project-based courses and the KEEN Entrepreneurial Mindset framework. After the fall 2022 semester,we surveyed students about their mindset after completing a laboratory or design course at ourinstitution. The purpose of this phase of the study was to pilot an existing instrument todetermine if it would be a useful assessment in our courses. The details of the data collection,context of the courses, and analysis are described below.Data CollectionWith IRB approval, after the fall 2022 semester, students enrolled in one of seven project-basedor laboratory

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (ELOS) Technical Session 1: Laboratories in Mechanics, Thermofluids, Embedded Systems, and Controls

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis Guilherme de Souza Munhoz; Wânderson de Oliveira Assis, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Rogério Cassares Pires; Alessandra Dutra Coelho; Fernando de Almeida Martins; Marcello Nitz

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

2002. Currently, he is a Professor at the Escola de En- genharia Mau´a, Instituto Mau´a de Tecnologia, Brazil. The professor has more than 21 years of work in the academic field and developed several academic works, including 05 master’s degree orientations, 35 Course Completion Works and 27 Scientific Initiation projects. Additionally, he produced around 150 publications including journals, book chapters, complete works and abstracts published in the annals of scientific conferences (national and international). His expertise areas include control systems, industrial automation, autonomous robotics, IoT (Internet of Things), artificial intelligence (neural networks and fuzzy logic), embedded electronics, assistive

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (ELOS) Technical Session 1: Laboratories in Mechanics, Thermofluids, Embedded Systems, and Controls

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan Kilula; Shivan Haran, Arkansas State University; Logan Riley Neal

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

and second-order systems through heat transfer and beam vibration problems. Overall, theexperiments conducted were a success in allowing the students to achieve the ABET outcomesduring the process of the experiments. The students were able to research the engineeringtheories, and applied the theories through multiple variations of the experiment to find thedesired answers for the course.Assessment and Impact: Several aspects of what they have done in this course are reflected intheir Capstone Sr. design projects as well as projects in other courses that involve experimentalset-ups and using LabVIEW code, modeling and so on. Numerous groups use data acquisitionset-ups to capture signals to analyze their data. This course also helps them

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS) Technical Session 4: Bring Your Own Experiments +

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huiran Jin, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Laramie Potts, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

emerging state-of-the-art geospatial technology and 3D data analytics.Evolving geospatial industry labor markets are challenging the traditional skillsets developed atconventional S/G programs at colleges. Yet, higher education graduates may still lack decisionmaking and project application skills, and most importantly, the ability to apply the body ofknowledge from their academic training in college courses to solve real-world problems andmeet the skill challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).To bridge the gap between theory and application of these relevant technologies for industry-ready graduates, hands-on exercises are developed and will be incorporated in a 300-levelphotogrammetry course for SET and Civil Engineering majors

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (ELOS) Technical Session 2: Manurfacturing, Simulation, Safety, and Technical Writing

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Audrey Erin Concepcion; Ryan Hekker; Ean H. Ng, Oregon State University; Chukwudiebube Atagbuzia; Thomas L Doyle, Oregon State University; Jenette K Paul, Oregon State University

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

student societies’ activities.This study was conducted as a senior capstone project by a team of four industrial engineeringand one mechanical engineering senior students. The capstone senior project spanned twoquarters, for a total of 22 weeks, and was sponsored by the OSU Department of EH&S, advisedby an industrial engineering faculty, and assisted by a PhD student in industrial engineering. Thecapstone senior project focused on identifying the root cause of the lack of near-miss reportingamong student societies within the COE through the development of research instruments andpreliminary data collection and analysis.Qualitative Approach of Current StudyExisting studies on academic laboratory safety either focus on formal learning settings

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 5 - Remote, Virtual, and Digital Realities

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcos Jose Inonan Moran, University of Washington; Rania Hussein, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

to solve a problem than the workaround I’ve implemented. It would be beneficial if there were opportunities to explore alternative problem-solving approaches. Incorporating peer solutions into the learning process could provide valuable insights into optimizing engineering solutions.”Remote labs in driving creativity and collaboration among engineers. They emphasize howremote labs serve as collaborative tools that allow for teamwork and exploration of different skillsets, fostering creativity in engineering projects. P6: “Yes, absolutely. Like as an engineer to like help drives your creativity or like to improve on your quality you collapse with other people you work in a theme setting or like you work with

Conference Session

Innovative Laboratory Approaches in ECE Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei-Jer (Peter) Han, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

μC or μP from the second phase with a HDL,then program it as it was in the second phase. At last, design a custom-made processor or any FSM witha HDL. The innovative idea of this paper is to develop students with skills that is to utilize a commercialμC or μP to complete application design in the second phase. Furthermore, utilizing a HDL to model thelearned μC or μP so as to shorten the learning curve of designing a custom processor or digitalperipheral circuits in the third phase. The benefit of including the use of a specific μC or μP in the secondphase is to let the students immerse in the delicate design process such as programming in assemblylanguage, so students can accomplish project development in the middle of the program. After

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 3 - Diversity

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blessing Isoyiza Adeika, Morgan State University; Adedayo Ariyibi, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

, participants in a non-ECP group were exposedto conventional teaching methods.The keystone of this pedagogical transformation was the "Heart Rate" experiment, whereinstudents utilized a mobile application to quantify heart rate fluctuations following variousphysical activities. The study employed pre- and post-surveys to assess student engagement,while pre- and post-signature assessments were administered to gauge their understanding of theexperiment's core concepts. Project assignments were used to evaluate practical application andunderstanding.Using statistical software like SPSS and Excel, meticulous data analysis was conducted toprovide a comprehensive look at the students' performance over these three semesters.Results showed that students who

Conference Session

Innovative Laboratory Approaches in ECE Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ojonugwa Oluwafemi Ejiga Peter, Morgan State University; Oluwapemiisin Gbemisola Akingbola, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Md Mahmudur Rahman, Morgan State University; Neda Bazyar Shourabi, Pennsylvania State University, York ; Lynford Goddard, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

Paper ID #44537Comparative Study of Digital Electronics Learning: Using PCB versus TraditionalMethods in an Experiment-Centered Pedagogy (ECP) Approach for EngineeringStudentsMr. Ojonugwa Oluwafemi Ejiga Peter, Morgan State University Ejiga Peter Ojonugwa Oluwafemi, currently thriving as a Graduate Assistant at Morgan State University, Baltimore, is deeply engaged in the innovative ”Experiment Centered Pedagogy Project” within the Department of Engineering. His academic journey began at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, where he earned a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science, laying a solid foundation for his

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 5 - Remote, Virtual, and Digital Realities

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fernando Merida, University of Florida; Sindia M. Rivera-Jiménez, University of Florida

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

. Clarification of teachingwith blended learning [20]. methods in engineering education based on the use of technology andThe intentional design of blended learning environments digital media.using evidence-based practices has the potential to greatlyimprove learning efficiency by combining online self-study with traditional classroom teaching[21]–[23]. Blended learning has been proven to be highly advantageous for the field of engineeringeducation, specifically in cases where learning is centered around project-based activities [24]. Inthe context of chemical engineering design, the implementation of blended learning has been

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (ELOS) Technical Session 2: Manurfacturing, Simulation, Safety, and Technical Writing

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yan Wu, University of Wisconsin - Platteville

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

submission. The final project (big open circle) requires afull-length report without peer review or revision. All labs require the completion of prelab reading and pre-lab quiz on Canvas before starting.The pre-labs and homework assignments take up 15% of the course grade. After each lab, studentsturn in a post-lab log sheet, which is more like a ‘structured lab notebook’ with required dataanalysis and interpretation but not to be graded for writing quality. I use the post-lab log sheet asan assessment tool for the content knowledge of the lab, and the log sheets are worth 20% of thecourse grade. Students do not need to write a formal lab report for each lab. A formal lab reportis assigned for each module of the course, each worth 15% of the

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS) Technical Session 4: Bring Your Own Experiments +

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Bishop, Southern Utah University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

importance of relying on real-world behavior to guide understandingand engineering design.One of the guiding principles for the design of lab activities for this project was that lab activitiesare most effective if they align closely with concepts and principles taught in class. In addition,lab activities should allow students to visualize, experience, and clarify confusing concepts. Tothis end, equipment should be as simple as possible so that students don’t get lost in aspects ofthe experiment that are not at the core of the phenomena studied. Unnecessary programs, gad-gets, tools, or assembly should be avoided when possible. Further, sufficient equipment needs tobe provided so that students can all conduct experiments first-hand, rather than

Conference Session

Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Civil Engineering Division

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; John D Lynch, Washington State University; Ken Lulay P.E., University of Portland; Sean St. Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

courses, citing factorssuch as large class enrollments and insufficient time for providing meaningful feedback to thestudents. The survey’s respondents also did not value professional development workshops orguidance from writing consultants as desired resources. Instead, the consensus suggests thatinstructors generally comprehend the reasons and methods for integrating writing into theircourses. They seek additional support and resources, such as teaching assistants, handouts, andrubrics, to effectively implement their ideas [10].An NSF-funded project conducted by a collaborative team with both engineering and Englishprofessors produced engineering lab writing instructional guides, or the guides, developed forinstructors and undergraduates to

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS) Technical Session 5: Lab Design

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David L Simpson, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

learn” [3]“project-based learning” [4], [5] and “design-based learning” [6], [7] frameworks and uses threeintegrated modules to promote theoretical and technical competency. Importantly, the integrationof pedagogical theory and practice is not novel in of itself [8], [9], though the integration tosupport technical skillsets that reinforce design and data analysis is a novel component to theTDA framework. • Theory: Traditional lectures that take place in the classroom and the laboratory. During this module students are engaged around a critical topic in tissue characterization. Mechanistic background related to the underlying cellular processes is provided to aid students in understanding how such processes can affect

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (ELOS) Technical Session 1: Laboratories in Mechanics, Thermofluids, Embedded Systems, and Controls

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fiona C. Levey, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

Paper ID #39357Work-in-Progress: Hands-on group activities for large fluid mechanicsclasses in a traditional lecture hall settingDr. Fiona C. Levey, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Fiona Levey is an Associate Teaching Professor the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engi- neering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. She teaches materials science and thermal fluids classes and advises capstone design projects. She employs active learning and project-based learning in her curricu- lum, using varied approaches for different levels, and correlating course design and teaching techniques to learning outcomes. Dr. Levey

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 1 - Fluids, Wind, and Flow

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blake Everett Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Partha Kumar Das, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

development of engineering education curriculum.Education researchers unequivocally identified the importance of incorporating laboratoryexercise in engineering course curriculum design, offering valuable insights to optimize theefficacy of laboratories through several case studies [1–5]. Researchers effectively argue the casefor incorporating practical components into engineering classes, emphasizing the value ofproblem-based or project-based learning (PBL) which aims to bridge theoretical knowledge withreal-world applications [6].Numerous literatures present some innovative designs of hands-on laboratory practice under theengineering course curriculum. Kilula et al. [7] developed experimental facilities for the upper-level engineering undergraduate

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 6: Bring Your Own Experiment!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University; Suleiman M Obeidat, Texas A&M University; Ulan Dakeev, Sam Houston State University; Syed Hasib Akhter Faruqui, Sam Houston State University; Joe Nervis Jr, Sam Houston State University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

and add additional details. f. Creating the Environment and Characters: The project incorporated free online resources in the public domain for environmental elements and character models. We felt it would be natural for a character to teach the user how to operate the robot. After finding a suitable character and matching environment, we used a free AI voice generator to create a voice that matched the character. g. Writing the Tutorials: We first wrote out how the tutorials should go, and as we kept adding more elements to the application. For example, in some parts of the tutorial, it became evident that the user would need a closer look to understand. So, we incorporated a small TV that would

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS) Technical Session 6: Online, Remote, and VIrtual Labs

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcos Jose Inonan Moran, University of Washington; Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Dominik May, University of Wuppertal; Rania Hussein, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

systemcommunications [18]. SDR technology has the advantage of building multiple wirelesscommunication prototypes by only modifying a few lines of software which is optimal forengaging students who can probe communications theory in the real transmitter and receiverhardware[19]. The RELIA project is open source and educators will be able to replicate thesoftware, and the setup and use it in their institution with the open-source WebLab-Deusto9software.From “Analyzing Internet quality Theme 2 - Off-line and alternative options,” students discuss thechallenges of setting up a RL using devices other than laptops, particularly in areas with unstableinternet connections. These issues are a guide to developing an additional version of thelaboratory called RELIA

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS) Technical Session 4: Bring Your Own Experiments +

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alyssa Catherine Taylor, University of California, San Diego; Molly Y. Mollica, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

engineering and design work.Dr. Molly Y. Mollica, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Molly Y. Mollica (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Dr. Mollica earned her B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Ohio State University (OSU), M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from OSU, and Ph.D. in bioengineering at the University of Washington. She also trained as a postdoctoral scholar-fellow at Bloodworks Northwest Research Institute. Molly’s wetlab research interests are at the intersection of engineering mechanics, mechanobiology, and health equity. Her educational research interests are in community-engaged learning, project-based

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 1 - Fluids, Wind, and Flow

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Weakly, University of Pennsylvania; Sarah Ho, University of Pennsylvania; Erica Feehery, University of Pennsylvania; Bruce David Kothmann, University of Pennsylvania; Cynthia Sung, University of Pennsylvania

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

. Finally, we pilot the forcebalance in an undergraduate mechanical engineering lab setting and find that students are able toexplore the setup, understand the load cell functionality, and use the system to measure drag on asphere. The force balance enables students to gain hands-on learning experience related to bothfluid mechanics and statics, and our user study shows that the force balance is durable throughclassroom use. The low cost, robustness, and high adaptability of the system makes it suitable forincorporating in multiple labs or for allowing student project teams to utilize the system in theirown experiments.1 IntroductionAccess to a wind tunnel enables students to gain real world experience with fluid dynamicsconcepts. This is

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS) Technical Session 6: Online, Remote, and VIrtual Labs

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Genisson Silva Coutinho, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia da Bahia; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Vinicius do Rego Dias

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outcomes of the instructional design phase are clear learning objectives, clear ways toassess students' learning, and possible pedagogical approaches. Regarding the latter, we mustemphasize that virtual labs can be adopted with any pedagogical approach, includingdemonstrations, simulations, project- and problem-based learning, and inquiry-based learning.When you know in advance which approach you will use, a more tailored virtual lab can bedeveloped.2.2 Virtual Lab Design DocumentLike a game design document [31], a virtual lab design document is a comprehensive plan fordeveloping a virtual lab. It outlines the virtual lab's objectives, goals, and learning outcomes,as well as the instructional strategies and pedagogical approaches to be used. The

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS) Technical Session 5: Lab Design

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dave Kim, Washington State University-Vancouver; John D Lynch; Artem Taran; Anna Yurov; Ryder Sandry

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

report’s requirements were relaxed to provide autonomy to the students inthe Control Systems course, the last course in the sequence. Rhudy [6] assigned short writing inthe five dynamic systems lab projects, and the lab report assignments included a one-page report,abstract with 150-300 words, technical email, and graphical abstract. Walk [7] applied low-stakes writing assignments consisting of abstract writing, one-sentence summaries, headlines,directed paraphrasing, definitions, application cards, editorials, online discussion groups, letterwriting, personal response exercise, journals, poems, and memory matrix, in the EET365W labcourse. The student cumulative average assignment scores were improved through the low-stakes assignments in a

Conference Session

Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Chemical Division

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Barr, University of Michigan; Sarah A Wilson, University of Kentucky; Janie Brennan, Washington University in St. Louis; Joanne Beckwith Maddock, Carnegie Mellon University; Tracy L. Carter, Northeastern University; Samira Azarin Azarin; Amy J. Karlsson, University of Maryland

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

technical project,” focus on critical-thinking skills, which were also – mentionedin the open-ended responses.Self-reported gaps in student understanding and curriculum coverageIn the final set of questions, students were asked to self-report gaps in their understanding andwhat topics the chemical engineering curriculum overall should do a better job of covering. Inboth questions, students were asked to select their top three from the list of thirteen lab learningoutcomes, and the percentage of respondents that chose each learning outcome was quantified.In terms of self-reported weaknesses (Figure 4), over 40% of students selected “Designprototype” and “Compare to theory” as their greatest weaknesses. “Design experiment” and“Troubleshoot” were also

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (ELOS) Technical Session 3: Best of ELOS

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gautom K. Das, University of Maryland Baltimore County

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

developed and offered an in-person drug delivery experiment based on the alginate chemistry in Fall 2022 semester. Theauthor is also undertaking a project on using the at-home experiment platform to teach othercritically important ABET Student Outcomes such as critical thinking skills.References[1] L. D. Feisel, and A. J. Rosa, “The Role of the Laboratory in Undergraduate Engineering Education,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 94, no. 1, pp. 121-130, 2005.[2] M. A. Vigeant, D. L. Silverstein, K. D. Dahm, L. P. Ford, J. Cole, L. J. Landherr, “How We teach: Unit Operations Laboratory”, ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Conference Proceedings, Salt Lake City, UT, June 24-27, 2018.[3] B. M. Smyser, “Comparing labs before, during