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Practices for Student Learning Engagement

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Paul Farris, Grand Valley State University; Wendy S. Reffeor, Grand Valley State University; Lisa Karen Kenyon, Grand Valley State University

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disciplines combined with managing expectations is the best way to improve thechances of success. This paper will step through the design process and describe the bestpractices for facilitating communication between the sponsor, engineering students and facultyrelated to each step of the design process. Completed Projects are used as examples to illustratethe difficulties.IntroductionOver the past 20 years, there has been a steady increase in the interest in project based andservice learning as can be seen in Figure 1 (ASEE Conference Proceedings Search, 2017) below.Over those twenty years, the number of papers presented on service learning has increased by 8.4times and those on project based learning by 6.7 times

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Robert Barham, New Caney ISD; Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Packaging Machine Simulator for Teaching Ladder Logic ProgrammingAbstractThis paper describes the results of an instructional pilot in programmable logic controller (PLC)programming in the ladder-logic language. As an extra-credit opportunity, students were invitedto participate in a programming activity in ladder-logic that consisted of the following: 1) a pre-instructional assessment of prior knowledge, (2) an online slideshow presentation that introducesPLCs, including future training and employment opportunities, (3) an online post-instructionalassessment of acquired knowledge, and (4) an opinion survey designed to measure studentdemand for a course that teaches industrial automation. These data were meant to be shared

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Nathan Delson, University of California at San Diego; Jesse DeWald, UC San Diego; Alex Tunchez, UC San Diego; Sebastian Bommer, UC San Diego

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engineer, educator and entrepreneur. As director of the EnVision Arts & Engineering Maker Studio at UC San Diego, he works directly with faculty and instructors, and empowers students to use the studio to the fullest extent possible. He is committed to the Experience Engineering initiative that strives to implement hands-activities beginning on day 1 of engineering programs. Before joining UC San Diego in 2015, DeWald helped design and implement a fast-growing, NSF-funded engineering education program for high school students. DeWald has more than nine years of industry work experience in research and development, large-scale manufacturing and product design. DeWald earned his mechanical engineer degree at The

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Mark Diller P.E., University of Dayton; Scott I. Segalewitz, University of Dayton

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global technical professionals, distance and asyn- chronous learning, and technical communication. He served for 2-1/2 years as Director of Industrial and Technical Relations for the University of Dayton China Institute in Suzhou, China where he established corporate partnerships and training programs for US companies in the Suzhou Industrial Park, and devel- oped opportunities for UD students to gain international and technical experience in China. He served for twelve years as Chair of the UD Department of Engineering of Engineering Technology, where he was responsible for leadership of five baccalaureate engineering technology programs, and approximately 300 full and part-time students. Prior to this position, he

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Michael Doddo, Hereford High School; Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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,when unsuccessful, due to size of prey, it will recruit other ants. The group of ants willcontinually change positions to move prey. The robotic implementation that the class willattempt to recreate may not seem very efficient, but it is an interesting example of decentralizedproblem-solving by a group of robots, and will allow students to study input sensors on robots,and interdisciplinary problem solving.GT Engineering Technology The author teaches four courses of Engineering and TechnologyEducation at a high school in the U.S. The course that the sensor push bot groups unit was taughtis GT Engineering Technology. The course covers the following topics: (1) Drafting andComputer Aided Design, (2)) Rapid Prototyping, (3) robotics & sensor

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Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University

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commercialization.Course objectives: • To provide competence with a set of tools and methods for product design and development. • To provide confidence in your own abilities to design and create a new product using 3D printers. • To provide product development experience using Computer Aided Design (CAD)-Mechanical Design tools. • To provide an overview of current product and prototype development issues. • To provide a guideline and necessary tools for rapid product realization and prototyping.Course outcomes: 1. Generate and evaluate conceptual design solutions using functional analysis and prototype testing given a design problem definition. 2. Produce a product that meets functional requirements. 3. Conduct

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Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Kory J. Goldammer, Richland College; Brian Morgan Fleming, Richland College; Roderick R. Crowder, Richland College; Ralph S. Wiser, Richland College; Esraa Elanany, Richland College

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Microsoft Outlook, CatalystEX,and video streaming software. The authentication system relied on VBA code running in thebackground of an Outlook session. To add authorized users, the administrator simply pastesemail addresses into a dedicated text file on the server, which the code references in real time. Tocommunicate with the system, students send emails to a dedicated email address on the server. Ifthe sender address has been authorized, the automated system begins a conversation with thesender (Figure 3). It provides the user instructions on how to access the printing system and whatrequirements exist. Figure 1. Workflow Control Processing in Remote Accessible 3D Printer Infrastructure SystemFor example, 3D files must first be converted into

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Michael Golub, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Joseph Michael Derrick

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Society for Engineering Education, 2017 MAKER: Experimental Design and Measurement of Internal and External Flow Convection Coefficient Using 3D Printed GeometriesAbstract The convection heat transfer is explored for a new academic laboratory experiment to helpaddress the lack of practical experimentation that feature cutting-edge technologies. A cost-effective design is generated with three core principles: 1) Low Cost, 2) Low Maintenance, and 3)Concept Visualization. This is achieved through the following description of the apparatus. Theacrylic-plastic chamber has a square base with a designated height. At the bottom of the chamber,there is a rectangular section removed to act as an inlet to the chamber. A high powered

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William H. Heeter; Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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theadvancement of solid state devices the PLC’’s role was greatly enhanced permitting it to evolvefrom simple relays to the sophisticated system as it is today.The major components of the PLC are a Power Supply, Inputs, Outputs, and a ProcessorProgramming Device. Figure 1. Major Components of a PLCPower SupplyProvides the voltage to run the primary PLC components.I/O ModulesProvide signal conversion and isolation between the internal logic level signals inside the PLCand the field’s high level signal.ProcessorProvides intelligence to command and govern the activities of the entire PLC system.Programming DeviceUsed to enter the desired program that will determine the sequence of operation and control ofprocess equipment or

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Astrit Imeri, Tennessee Technological University; Nicholas Russell, Tennessee Technological University; James Reed Rust, Tennessee Technological University; Serhat Sahin, Tennessee Technological University; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University

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University of Texas-Austin SAE student branch. The main idea behind the FSAE is thatan imaginary manufacturing company has contracted a student design team to develop a smallFormula-style race car. The prototype race car is to be evaluated for its potential as a productionitem. The target marketing group for the race car is the non-professional weekend autocrossracer. Each student team designs, builds and tests a prototype based on a series of rules, whosepurpose is both ensuring on-track safety (the cars are driven by the students themselves) andpromoting clever problem solving [1].Tennessee Tech University has a very well established FSAE team that competes in the top FSAEcompetitions within the US. In the Spring, 2017 semester, one project was

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Astrit Imeri, Tennessee Technological University; Nicholas Russell, Tennessee Technological University; James Reed Rust, Tennessee Technological University; Serhat Sahin, Tennessee Technological University; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University

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available 3D Pens. It was observed thatthe students had high enthusiasm about the new technology. This study will present theutilization of 3D Printing Pens in various practices, and report the current advantageous anddisadvantageous of 3D Pen exercises detected through recent studies.2. Background3D Pens usually use PLA or ABS type filaments, and work like a hot glue gun. Their mostimpressive feature is that they allow anybody to prototype their imagination and concept quickly,and eventually create 3D objects in a short period of time. Figure 1 presents a blue bird madewith a 3D Pen. Figure 1: Blue Bird made with a 3D PenDrawing with these pens is enjoyable and extremely creative because it adds a new dimensionto

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Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University

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Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University

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Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University

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Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University

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Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University

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, Push NotificationsRevenue Generation For e.g. 1 Kg Potato MFP - 3 Rupees/Kg OFP - 6 Rupees/Kg MSP - 15-20 Rupees/Kg SP - 12 Rupees/kg 25-35% Margin In every vegetableBusiness Model We can cover net 25% margin over monthly business with Veggie Truck (Retail model) We can cover net 15-25% margin over monthly business with Restaurant market.Competitive Advantage First Uplifting Affordable Innovative In market the life of farmer price solution (A new tinker as good as they which leads to with Smart SCM with do

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Waqas Latif; Richa Bagalkotkar - Khokhar; Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology; Amir Elzawawy , Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology; Milana A. Natanova, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology; Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University

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separation, recirculation and turbulent and laminar zones. Wind tunnels are used in most ofthe flow visualization methods to simulate the required environment around the object design[1]. Figure 1 shows flow visualization technique for the large wind tunnels of the National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex (NFAC) that uses a laser sheet produced by the NFAC Long-Range Laser Velocimeter (LRLV) to illuminate a smoke airflow. Figure 1: NASA Laser SheetAs seen in the Particle Image Velocimeter (PIV) in Figure 2, the laser sheet is generated by usingan incident laser beam and one or more cylinder-shaped optical lenses. These lenses cause thelaser beam to be spread out to form a fan shaped laser sheet which is then

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Andrew Jackson, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University

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or laser cutters enableprecise mold creation. Next, a centrifugal mixer is used when preparing the two-part siliconemixture since this reduces the air bubbles of the mixture. Further, after the silicone is poured, butbefore it cures, a vacuum desiccator is used to draw out any air bubbles created from filling themold. Finally, an incubator may be used to accelerate the curing process.1, 2Previous Outreach ProcessA previous report adapted this process for use in an outreach effort.3 The one-piece mold wasprinted in advance, allowing elementary students to focus on mixing and pouring the siliconeduring the first session. The one piece mold, however, did not provide students with designfreedom regarding the shape or configuration of the gripper

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Daniel David Warfield; Serdar Tumkor, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University

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Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University

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controllers and sensors integrated into the machine to form anautomated system that provides a service. Designing, building, and maintaining industrial scale automatedsystems is a complex and challenging task. Student education in this area is hindered due to lack ofindustrial scale equipment to demonstrate how these systems work and how they are integrated. Thispaper describes the design and evaluation of an automated system module (that includes anindustrial-scale controller) and how this module has been integrated with a portable PLC kit to makelearning about automated systems and PLCs convenient and accessible in the classroom and at home.Responses from students suggest that (1) the integration of the automated system module into a PLC kitfor use

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Garrett Scott Wiles, Frostburg State University; Nicholas Ryan Baicar; Brian Leech, Frostburg State University; Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University

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Education, 2017 CAD Boeing 747-400 Model Redesign and 3-D Printing Garrett Wiles, Brian Leech, and Nicholas Baicar Frostburg State University, Maryland 21532Abstract This student project consisted of rescaled and redesigning for a CAD model of a Boeing 747-400. The description and additional details of an actual scale Boeing 747-400 can be found onwww.boeing.com. [1] The original model was given to a Computer Aided Design 200 level classas a student assignment. After showing interest in the design adjustments made to the model, theinstructor recommended that a further remodeling of the 747 assembly be constructed.Rescaling the airplane to a small model created challenges in the aspects of

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cristal Monet Johnson, Carl Wunsche Sr. High School; Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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vision sub-system with on-board processorand a protocol interface that is accessible through a standard wireless connection. Programmingis not required in this lesson as the robot is 100% remote controlled.MotivationStereo visual odometery is using one camera to navigate an unknown terrain, avoid obstacles,and image matching/mapping. Streaming video is seen by a human operator to map unknownenvironments such as the ocean floor, underground caverns, or planetary environments. Robotground vehicles with cameras are being used on Mars rovers to map the terrain. The visionsystem has evolved from an “extra credit” capability to a critical vehicle safety system [1].Robots with similar systems are utilized on underwater submersibles to study marine life

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Ryan W. Krauss, Grand Valley State University; Chad Thomas VanderRoest, Grand Valley State University

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been shown to deepen understanding and motivate students in dynamicsystems and control courses 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 . Stability is a very important concept in dynamic systemsand control, but it can seem particularly abstract. Developing students’ conceptual understandingof stability if very important 8 . Helping students understand that feedback can affect systemstability is particularly challenging 9 .This paper presents a student project aimed at designing a two-wheeled balancing robot tocultivate student interest in dynamic systems and control and demonstrate how feedback canstabilize an unstable system. Figure 1: A picture of the two-wheeled robot balancing itself.System DescriptionThe two-wheeled robot is shown balancing itself

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Leanne Petry, Central State University; Augustus Morris, Central State University; Cadance Lowell, Central State University; Abiodun Fasoro, Central State University; Ibrahim Katampe, Central State University ; Anthony R. Arment, Central State University

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evening, working on their manufactured samples produced from natural resources.IntroductionA recent study noted that the quality of diversity interactions were related to 2 differentoutcomes: the need for cognition and critical thinking skills.1 Integration of research anddevelopment in the classroom and laboratory as a teaching strategy for student engagement andlearning2 is a practice that facilitates positive interactions among students, faculty, and theextended community.1-6 Implementation of interdisciplinary research experiences that are real-world and team based combining undergraduate students from science and engineeringdisciplines with faculty in higher education alongside middle and high school in-service and pre-service science and

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Jorge A. Piña, Baltimore City Community College; Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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traffic conditionIn this project the cycle of the traffic light will be change by the Smart Traffic Light Controllerdepending of traffic in the intersection. There will be different times on for the Green and Redlights depending of the input, and the Yellow light will be kept constant on for 2 seconds.Per example, If inputs, Sensor 1 and Sensor 2 or Sensor 5 and Sensor 6 are on and inputs Sensor3 and Sensor 4 or Sensor 7 and Sensor 8 are off the PLC controller will run a program M10, ifinputs Sensor 3 and Sensor 4 or Sensor 7 and Sensor 8 are on and inputs Sensor 1 and Sensor 2or Sensor 5 and Sensor 6 are off the PLC controller will run a program M11.Project System PlatformAn automated system typically consists of controller, sensors, lights, and