AC 2009-971: A PROJECT-ORIENTED, TEAM-BASED LEARNING APPROACHEdgar An, Florida Atlantic UniversityManhar Dhanak, Florida Atlantic University Page 14.93.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009A Project-Oriented, Team-Based Learning Approach Edgar An, Manhar Dhanak Ocean Engineering, Florida Atlantic University Abstract – This paper presents our outreach efforts in the Department of Ocean Engineering at Florida Atlantic University. The main theme of the outreach effort is “project-oriented, team-based” learning philosophy, which goes beyond the typical “cookie-cutter hands-on” ideas in that there is an overall
without exposureto real-world projects during the course of the technical education may neither develop theseimportant skills nor gain sufficient motivation to pursue careers in engineering. We thereforebelieve that the introduction of challenge-based engineering curricula and/or projects will createa favorable atmosphere for creativity, innovation, increased participation and teamwork.In this paper, we present the experiences and student learning outcomes when a group ofundergraduate students from diverse science and engineering disciplines (non-ocean engineeringdisciplines) were exposed to challenge-based ocean engineering project. The team consisted of 7undergraduate students (1 freshman, 2 sophomores, 2 juniors, and 2 seniors) from
2006-2364: A STEREO VISION-BASED WAVE SURFACE MEASUREMENTPROJECTJenelle Piepmeier, U.S. Naval AcademyJennifer Waters, U.S. Naval AcademyRandy Broussard, U.S. Naval Academy Page 11.124.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 A Stereo Vision-Based Wave Surface Measurement Project Measuring the three-dimensional characteristics of the ocean surface has a varietyof applications. For example, surface measurements of vessel wakes could be used forimproving hull designs. In the study of ocean surfaces, accurate surface measurementscould be used for verifying ocean wave models or in lieu of such models in the study ofvarious surface properties (i.e. microwave
Paper ID #9032A Coastal/Ocean Engineering Graduate Project: Evaluation of HurricaneProtection ConceptDr. Robert W. Whalin, Jackson State University Robert W. Whalin, Ph.D., P.E. is Professor of Civil Engineering College of Science, Engineering, and Technology, Jackson State University. He serves as Director, Coastal Hazards Center of Excellence, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Dr. Whalin led the new School of Engineering through a highly successful accreditation evaluation by the ABET. He oversaw completion of design, con- struction and occupation (in 2009) of a new 90,000,000 square foot
Paper ID #8139A Senior Student Design Project in Marine and Coastal Environment Moni-toringDr. Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.) Dr. Radian Belu is Assistant Professor within the Engineering Technology (ET) program - Drexel Univer- sity, Philadelphia. He is holding the second position as Research Assistant Professor at Desert Research Institute – Renewable Energy Center, Reno, Nevada. Before joining to the Drexel University Dr. Belu hold faculty and research positions at universities and research institutes in Romania, Canada and United States. He also worked for several years in industry as a project manager and
Paper ID #32302Teaching in the Era of COVID-19: A Reinvented Course Project for anOcean Engineering CourseDr. Maija A Benitz, Roger Williams University Dr. Maija Benitz is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Roger Williams University, where she has taught since 2017. Prior to joining RWU, Benitz taught at the Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA, after completing her doctoral work jointly in the Multiphase Flow Simulation Lab and the Wind Energy Center at UMass Amherst. She teaches in the first-year curriculum, as well as thermodynamics, sustain- able energy, fluid mechanics, and ocean engineering. Benitz is a
Paper ID #23351Water Tunnel Design: A Senior Capstone Project to Promote Hands-on Learn-ing in FluidsDr. Nathan John Washuta, The Citadel Dr. Nathan Washuta is an Instructor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. He received both his B.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Maryland – College Park. His primary research interests include Hydrodynamics, Turbulence, and Experimental Methods.Dr. Jason Howison, The Citadel Jason Howison is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at The Citadel. His research areas include computational fluid dynamics
AC 2011-1856: JUNIOR DESIGN OF AUTONOMOUS SURFACE UTIL-ITY VEHICLE (ASUV): A PROJECT BASED APPROACH FOR KNOWL-EDGE INTEGRATIONAuthor: Mario Miranda II, Florida Atlantic University I am a Junior level, undergraduate student at Florida Atlantic University, majoring in Ocean Engineering with a geology minor in Marine Geosciences. I was born and raised in Orlando, Florida by the parents of Mario and Susan Miranda. I have previously worked for Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute as a project intern for the design of the Red Lobster sponsored lobster collection vessel that is undergo in the Turks and Cacaos. I currently hold the Propulsion chair for the Human Powered Submarine team at FAU, making my duties responsible
Paper ID #9497Low-cost Wireless Sensor Network for Coastal Monitoring as UndergraduateResearch ProjectDr. Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.) Dr. Radian Belu is Assistant Professor within the Engineering Technology (ET) program - Drexel Uni- versity, Philadelphia, USA. He is holding a PHD in power engineering and the other in physics. Before joining to the Drexel University Dr. Belu hold faculty and research positions at universities and re- search institutes in Romania, Canada and United States. He also worked for several years in industry as project manager, senior engineer and consultant. He has taught and
for an invaluable experiential learning experience, as well asmeeting some of the outcomes of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology(ABET). In particular outcomes related to ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, scienceand engineering to design a system to meet desired needs within realistic environmental andmanufacturability constraints; ability to analyze and interpret data; ability to function onmultidisciplinary teams; ability to communicate effectively, and an ability to use the techniques,skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice; were effectivelyintegrated in the learning process by participating in the project.Throughout the project, students tried to follow the steps outlined by
Paper ID #25064Design of Transformative Education and Authentic Learning Projects: Ex-periences and Lessons Learned from an International Multidisciplinary Re-search and Education Program on Flood Risk ReductionDr. Yoonjeong Lee, Texas A&M University, Galveston - Assistant Research Scientist/Lecturer, Center for Texas Beaches and Shores, Texas A&M University at Galveston - Education Program Director, NSF PIRE Coastal Flood Risk Reduction ProgramDr. Baukje Bee Kothuis, Delft University of Technology Dr. Kothuis is a design anthropologist, researching flood risk reduction structures & strategies and devel- oping
Paper ID #12215A Student Design, Develop, Test & Deploy Project: Perseus II - Developmentof an Unmanned Marine System for an Underwater Unexploded OrdnanceMissionMr. Michael DeLorme, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES) Mr. Michael DeLorme Mr. DeLorme has 11 years of professional experience as a Research Asso- ciate/Engineer at Stevens; Davidson Laboratory, DHS National Center for Secure and Resilient Maritime Commerce (CSR), and Systems Engineering Research Center. Research concentrations include exper- imental marine hydrodynamics, unmanned marine vehicles, the implementation of hydro-acoustics for the detection of
project manager, senior engineer and consultant. He has taught and developed undergraduate and graduate courses in power electronics, power systems, renewable energy, smart grids, control, electric machines, instrumentation, radar and remote sensing, numerical methods, space and atmosphere physics, and ap- plied physics. His research interests included power system stability, control and protection, renewable energy system analysis, assessment and design, smart microgrids, power electronics and electric machines for non-conventional energy conversion, remote sensing, wave and turbulence, numerical modeling, elec- tromagnetic compatibility and engineering education. During his career Dr. Belu published ten book chapters
previously. His research interests include Mixed-signal/RF circuit design and testing, measurement automation, environmental & biomedical data measurement, and educational robotics development.Mr. Rogelio Casas Jr, Texas A&M University Rogelio Casas Jr. was an ESET student at Texas A&M University and graduated in the Fall of 2018. He was the Project Manager throughout the project and is currently working at General Motors in Austin, Texas as a Software Developer. He plans on continuing his education through hands-on training and a potential Masters in Computer Science.Mr. David Anthony Cervantes David Cervantes graduated with a B.S degree in Electronic Systems Engineering Technology from Texas A&M
© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Sea-based aviation to bridge the gap between aerospace and naval engineering students U.S. Navy photo by MCSN David A. BrandenburgAbstractThis case study focuses upon encouraging discussion and awareness of aerospace and navalengineering opportunities in a classroom comprised of both majors through a two-part(individual and group) project on sea-based aviation. In this paper, the result of the studentsinteractive thought process is summarized with input as to how to make similar exercises moreeffective in future course offerings. Additionally, student feedback as to the use of thisassignment for emphasizing to them the importance of a multi
Paper ID #34230An Undergraduate Course on Renewable Energy Systems with EnhancedMarineEnergy ContentDr. Radian G. Belu, Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Dr. Radian Belu is Associate Professor within Electrical Engineering Department, Southern University, Baton, Rouge, USA. He is holding one PHD in power engineering and other one in physics. Before joining to Southern University Dr. Belu hold faculty, research and industry positions at universities and research institutes in Romania, Canada and United States. He also worked for several years in indus- try as project manager, senior engineer
AC 2011-700: UNDERWATER ROVS IN PRE-COLLEGE EDUCATION:UNIVERSITY-K12 PARTNERSHIPS THAT GO BEYOND THE COMPE-TITIONSDouglas E. Oppliger, Michigan Technological University Mr. Oppliger is a professional engineer and a lecturer in the Engineering Fundamentals department at Michigan Technological University. He is the director of the High School Enterprise program which has a mission to increase the numbers of students pursuing post-secondary degrees and careers in STEM fields. At its core, this program supports K-12 teachers who are leading teams of students in long-term STEM projects. This work is the latest in Oppliger’s history of working in K-12 STEM areas. For the past 10 years he has developed and taught first
extrapolate these effects over longduration in future because of complicated issue of “sinking” reference datum and rising seaand resultant extent of land estimated to be inundated. This problem presents a challenge thatrequires creating spatial layers of water inundation delineating areas that will be under waterin next several decades based on rising sea levels. The land lost because of rising sea levelswould need a correction in terms of datum and land that is sinking over a long period. Thetask becomes even more challenging because it would need a large amount of real-life datafrom relevant government websites. The data would need to be downloaded, processed,transformed and interpolated before it could be used in a meaningful projection of
feetabove normal. The impact on the twin spans was devastating, causing damage to nearly40% of the pre-cast decks on both east-bound and west-bound spans, rendering the bridgeimpassable. Re-establishing this link to the city was critical to commerce in the city ofNew Orleans. Boh Brothers Construction Co., locally founded contractor with its mainoffice in the Central Business District of New Orleans, won the job for repairing thebridge. Boh’s bid included a fast-tracked 45-day schedule for completion of Phase-I ofthe project, which included repairing the east-bound span and opening it to two-waytraffic. A combination of innovation, intimate knowledge of local conditions, andefficiency resulted in the completion of the project ahead of schedule
is a powerful tool for efficiently and effectively developingsophisticated control systems in a wide range of applications. In the laboratory, a series of eightapplication projects were elaborated, which include the following design themes: ship controlsystem, submarine depth control system, DC motor control system, machine tool control system,automotive power train control system, PID controllers, aircraft control system, and satellite-tracking antenna control system. Through the above hands-on projects, students not only learnedhow to design, analyze and synthesize a control application system, but also strengthened theirunderstanding of theoretical and abstract subjects in control theory. With the feedbacks fromstudents, we are confident
Austin, who have developedpredictive tools for the design and matching of propulsion systems. FAU maintains closecollaboration with the Center for Innovative Ship Design, NSWC-CD (CISD) in directing seniorstudent design projects and through internship participation.The education and training activities associated with the program, specific to ship design andnaval engineering, has involved (i) assignment of pertinent senior design projects requiringdesigning, building and testing of ship systems, (ii) summer internships at CISD and relatedindustry that provide practical training and motivation in support of the NNRNE program, (iii)graduate courses, theses and dissertations, (iv) program enhancements, (v) outreach to highschool and undergraduate
presents its habitat design to a panelof volunteer faculty members and classmates who critique both the design and the team’s oralpresentation.This paper provides insights into the project tasking; the roles and responsibilities of the differentdesign engineers; and the basic engineering considerations and computations required of the finaldesign. It addresses typical conflict issues arising among team members and the means to theirresolution, and presents elements – both positive and negative – of the typical team presentation.Achievement of project learning goals and a summary of assessment results are also discussed.IntroductionThe Hex-Oid Habitat (H-O-H) Design Challenge is an academic exercise developed for theocean engineering program at the
, design, and detailing. Where applicable, thestandard references other national standards such as ACI 3186 and AASHTO LRFD BridgeDesign Specifications7.Structural Capstone Class at The CitadelAll civil engineering students at The Citadel are required to take a capstone course in one of fourareas of their choice: • Structural Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Subdivisions • Transportation (Evening Students Only)All students that take the structural engineering capstone class are required to develop plans,specifications, and a concise set of calculations for a group building and an individual project oftheir choice. Given the lead author’s vast design experiences with buildings, bridges, and pierand wharf type structures
EDUCATION AND TRAININGAbstractCombining teaching, research, and engagement has always been a goal of EngineeringTechnology faculty. Finding “real world” applications which can be implemented at theundergraduate level has always proved challenging as well. One method of achieving thisis to define an application area which can be managed by responsible faculty and whichcan be broken into small enough tasks to be suitable for completion by succeeding yearsof undergraduate students in their capstone design activity.At Western Carolina University and Florida Institute of Technology, a project has beenundertaken which is achieving many of these goals. The Kamikaze AutonomousUnderwater Vehicle (AUV) is currently under continuous
tricky business. A dynamic intern program is a great aid to these goals.The Carderock Division strategically uses the visiting faculty and intern program sponsored bythe Office of Naval Research to achieve these goals. Furthermore, our approach is to involvethe interns in ongoing projects supported by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) or otherNavy Sponsors for research, acquisition or fleet support (generally this means NAVSEA andthe Program Executive Offices) that explicitly includes mentoring of the student interns byscientists and engineers from within the Division.The Office of Naval Research started the Naval Research Enterprise Intern Program in thesummer of 2002. The programmatic details can be found at the website of the AmericanSociety
Paper ID #13087CAUTION – An Innovative Aquatic Platform to gather Water Quality Datafor Environmental StudiesDaniel Villalobos Daniel Villalobos is an undergraduate Aerospace Engineering major at the University of Maryland at College Park. During a summer internship at the University of Maryland at Eastern Shore he participated in the AIRSPACES project funded by the Maryland Space Grant Consortium. As part of this project, he designed and constructed an autonomous boat for monitoring water quality in the Assateague Bay.Dr. Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore Dr. Abhijit Nagchaudhuri is currently a
apply their knowledge of ship structures andto practice design, the student design teams are tasked to design and build a barge from sheetaluminum with the goal to carry 120 pounds of weight. The weight is restricted to a 9 inch by 12inch hopper to create a more or less concentrated load. The students must carefully plan the useof their limited material just as any ship builder does, and they must also apply their knowledgeof ship hydrostatics and stability. The barges are tested in a tank of water and the studentsreceive credit for the amount of weight they are able to carry without structural failure, sinking,or capsizing. For the past two years, corresponding to their senior project to design anicebreaker, the students have also been tasked
undergraduates interested in studying naval and marine engineering, norhave those industries actively recruited bachelors degree graduates. Therefore, it is particularlyimportant to the vitality of the certificate that students achieve depth in the fundamentals toensure transferability and thus mitigate risk in students’ career planning. It is also necessary toprovide students with this comprehensive background through existing and new elective coursesusing limited faculty resources. We leverage faculty effort by designing new project-intensivecourses, that naturally support learning communities, and provide an online bulletin board tofacilitate student communication.The positive impact of learning-community participation on student success in
May 2015. This is the firstcoastal or ocean engineering graduate program at an Historic Black College or University(HBCU). Students may choose a thesis, project or course only option. All options require anoral examination. Seven core courses, one mandatory, comprise the coastal engineeringconcentration. The student may select elective courses from among a large variety of civil andenvironmental engineering graduate courses. This flexibility enables the graduate student totailor coursework to their major civil engineering area(s) of career interest. Laboratory facilitiespotentially available to students are briefly described. The program has a coastal natural disasterfocus and was established as part of the Coastal Hazards Center of
impossible to load these bulky payloads dueto the physical limitations. Therefore, this research sets its objectives on making the simplest andsmallest autonomous aerial robot. For this project, we tried to build a PC-ControlledAutonomous Aerial Robot. The project provides an opportunity for the high school student toperform a broad range of engineering activities with guidance of trained graduate students.IntroductionThe Sejong University is developing a PC-Controlled aerial robot that can fly autonomously. Theaerial robot is practically equivalent to a radio-controlled(RC) plane, except the aerial robot has aground based PC for the autonomous flight along the preset course while taking positioningsignal by the on board GPS receiver and Bluetooth