Section 1302 Understanding Machine Operations and Manufacturing using VRML Kian-Huat Tan, Tze-Leong Yew and Kurt Gramoll Research Assistants and Hughes Professor Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering University of OklahomaAbstractOver the past decade, there has been a growing need to use computers in the educationalprocess. Software developers have started to take advantage of the most significantadvances in computer technology most notably, internet-based networks. Undeniably, theInternet will be a vital part of education in the
Paper ID #23092Work in Progress: Introductory Mobile Robotics and Computer Vision Lab-oratories Using ROS and MATLABMr. Robert L. Avanzato, Pennsylvania State University, Abington Robert Avanzato is an associate professor of engineering at the Penn State Abington campus where he teaches courses in electrical and computer engineering, computer science, and information sciences and technology. His research interests are mobile robotics, computer vision, intelligent systems, virtual world technology and innovative education.Mr. Culllen G Wilcox, Penn State Great Valley Cullen Wilcox is a senior in the B.S. Engineering
Paper ID #15626Software Defined Radio-based General Modulation/Demodulation Platformfor Enhancing Undergraduate Communication and Networking CurriculaDr. Zhiping Zhang, Wright State University Zhiping Zhang received his B.S. degree in electrical engineering from Nankai University, Tianjin, China, in 2001, M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in intelligence science from Peking University, Beijing, China, in 2004 and 2011 respectively. From 2011 to 2013, he was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Computer Science and Technology, Peking University. Since 2013, he has served as a research faculty member and co-director of
ETD 335 Vertical Integration of Experiential Learning in Construction Curriculum with Industry Collaboration Afshin Zahraee, Cheng Zhang, David Pratt, Chandramouli V. Chandramouli Purdue University NorthwestAbstractThis paper proposes to vertically integrate experiential learning components in courses at variouslevels in the Construction Engineering and Management Technology (CEMT) program at PurdueUniversity Northwest (PNW). Specifically, this project focuses on engaging industryprofessionals to incorporate newly developed
Paper ID #35992Analysis of Beams on Elastic Foundations by NASTRAN/PATRAN FiniteElement softwareDr. Cyrus K Hagigat, The University of Toledo Dr. Hagigat is an associate professor in the Engineering Technology department of the College of Engi- neering of the University of Toledo. Dr. Hagigat has an extensive industrial background, and his teaching technique is based on practical aspects of engineering. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Page 1 of 16 Analysis
, renewable energy, and machines.One sub-area of power that has recently undergone major improvements is power electronics.Power electronics is enabling technology that allows billions of kilo-watts of electrical power tobe re-processed every day while providing significant energy savings1. For this reason, theinterest among electrical engineering students at Cal Poly State University on power electronicshas grown steadily in the last decade as indicated by the increase on enrollment in the powerelectronic courses2 which include Introduction to Power Electronics (EE410), Advanced PowerElectronics (EE411), DC-DC Converter Design (EE527), and Introduction Magnetic Design(EE433). However, among these courses the one particular topic that has been known
Advisors on Science and Techology, “Engage to Excel: Producing One Million Additional College Graduates with Degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics,” 2012.[2] G. D. Kuh, “High-impact educational practices: What they are, who has access to them, and why they matter,” Assoc. Am. Coll. Univ., 2008.[3] N. Shin, D. H. Jonassen, and S. McGee, “Predictors of well-structured and ill-structured problem solving in an astronomy simulation,” J. Res. Sci. Teaching2, vol. 40, no. 1, pp. 6–33, 2003.[4] N. J. Mourtos, N. Dejong-Okamoto, J. Rhee, N. D. Okamoto, and J. Rhee, “Open-Ended Problem-Solving Skills in Thermal- Fluids Engineering,” Glob. J. Eng. Educ. Glob. J. Engng. Educ, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 189–199
are related with sensors, data acquisition and programmablelogic controllers. As an assistant to the Dean, Mr. Borjón works on accreditation issues, establishing relationswith Industry and supporting technological applications at the Division.L. M. Martínez was born in 1965. He received an MSc. degree from Brunel University (UK) and the BSc.degree from Universidad Iberoamericana . Mr. Martínez is lecturer at the Electronic Engineering program Heworks on the development of Instrumentation projects . These are related with sensors, data acquisition andprogrammable logic controllers.K. A. Córdova , J. L. Hernández, A. Lozano were born on 1972. They received the BSc. on ElectronicEngineering with honors from Universidad Iberoamericana (Mexico
Dr. Ted Song joined the JBU engineering faculty in August of 2012. Dr. Song received his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 2012, and his doctoral dissertation is in the area of mathematical modeling of renewable energy sources (e.g. photovoltaic and wind) and energy storage system (e.g. lithium-ion battery). In addition, his current research interests include renewable energy technologies that can be effectively implemented in developing countries. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 An Experimental Study on the PV Systems' Contribution on Lowering the Demand ChargeAbstractJohn Brown University (JBU
, NDC, private communications. Page 8.877.6“Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education”BiographyKATHERINE C. CHEN is an Associate Professor in the Materials Engineering Department at Cal Poly StateUniversity, San Luis Obispo, CA. She received her bachelor degrees (in Chemistry and Materials Science &Engineering) from Michigan State University, and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. At CalPoly, she teaches the undergraduates Structures of Materials, Kinetics of Materials, and
funded by the National Science Foundation, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Arizona Board of Regents, Goddard Space Flight Center, Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Arizona Department of Education, among others. She has a special interest in sup- porting exemplary and equitable science education for traditionally underserved populations.Dr. Steven D Hart, U.S. Military Academy LTC Steve Hart is currently assigned as the ERDC Engineering Fellow and Director of Infrastructure Studies at West Point. He has taught numerous civil engineering courses including innovative courses on Infrastructure Engineering and Critical Infrastructure Protection and has authored numerous articles and a book chapter on
Session 2559 A Web-Enabled Distributed Door Entry System Binaya Acharya (email:bacharya@eece.maine.edu), Dr Bruce E. Segee (email:segee@eece.maine.edu) Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Instrumentation Research laboratory, University of Maine.AbstractThis integrated security system that monitors and controls the access to a particularroom/area was created as a demonstration of a typical distributed, web-enabled industrialapplication. It utilizes a bar code scanner, a data terminal, a PC at the door and another asa database and web
National Coalition for Manufacturing Leadership. Page 2.140.5 5Biographical InformationV.J. DELEVEAUXVelma J. Deleveaux received a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Pennsylvania State University in May, 1997; aB.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1983 and an M.S. inEngineering Science from Harvard University in 1989. She has worked for 9 years in manufacturing for DigitalEquipment Corporation in the areas of applied statistics, operations research, and continuous quality improvement.Her
Session 1615 Union College Experiences Under ABET Criteria 2000 Thomas K. Jewell Union CollegeINTRODUCTION Union College participated in the 1997 pilot program for the Engineering Board forEngineering and Technology, ABET, Engineering Criteria 2000. This paper discusses thepreparation for, and conduct of, the Fall 1997 visit, from the perspective of the Civil EngineeringDepartment chair. For those who are interested, the whole Civil Engineering Volume 2 Self-study can be found on the World Wide Web athttp://www.union.edu/PUBLIC/CERDEPT/index.htmlThis gets
Paper ID #42730Automated Grading with Rapid Feedback for SOLIDWORKS FilesDr. Keith Hekman, California Baptist University Dr. Keith Hekman is a full professor in Mechanical Engineering. He has been at California Baptist University for since 2008. Prior to teaching at CBU, he taught at Calvin College and the American University in Cairo. His Ph.D. is from the Georgia Institute of Technology ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Automated Grading with Rapid Feedback for SOLIDWORKS FilesAbstractSOLIDWORKS is a frequently used CAD program in various
appropriatehydrologic, geologic, environmental, and cost data; and, evaluate alternative protective measures.Design submittals included design drawings and specifications, an estimate of total project costs,and a cost-benefit assessment.As suggested by the project descriptions, the tasking for each capstone project developed fromand incorporated real world requirements. In each case, the design effort culminated in formaloral and written presentations to state and local officials associated with the project and a ReviewBoard consisting of ocean engineering professionals who volunteered to participate in the designevaluations.CONCLUSIONAmong the rewards of teaching engineering is the opportunity to develop student creativity byintroducing new technologies in
AlphaHonors Community and has been on Dean’s List of TCC for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement. He was also awinner of 2011 Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship.MOHAMMAD R. HASANMr. Hasan is a graduate student in the Department of Electrical Engineering. Hasan completed his B.S. in Electricaland Electronics Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh. He Proceedings of the 2013 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference, The University of Texas at Arlington, March 21 – 23, 2013. Copyright 2013, American Society for Engineering Educationhas been a lecturer at United International University of Dhaka also. He
321 Student Success in Introductory Physics Galen Pickett, Prashanth Jaikumar, and Michael Peterson California State University Long Beach, Long BeachAbstractThe Department of Physics and Astronomy at CSU Long Beach have instituted several reformsin the last decade to support student success across the engineering and physical sciencefields. First, we have chosen a curriculum in our introductory courses emphasizing a small set offundamental principles and problem solving. We support the development of these problemsolving and critical thinking skills through a classroom
Paper ID #19401Impact of a Sophomore BME Design Fundamentals Course on Student Out-come Performance and Professional DevelopmentDr. Christa M Wille, University of Wisconsin, Madison Christa Wille is a Biomedical Engineering doctoral student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She received an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering and went on to get her clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She advanced her clinical skills through a Sports Physical Therapy Residency at UW Health. Although continuing to practice Physical Therapy, Christa has returned to academia to continue
Paper ID #14971Measuring Student Response to Instructional Practices (StRIP) in Traditionaland Active ClassroomsMr. Kevin A. Nguyen, University of Texas, Austin Kevin Nguyen is currently a Ph.D. student in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education department at University of Texas at Austin. He has a B.S. and M.Eng in Environ- mental Engineering both from Texas Tech University. As an engineering education researcher, he has worked on projects regarding self-reflection, teamwork, active learning, and participatory science com- munities.Dr. Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas, Austin
-1217285 and is supported in part by funds given to the National ScienceFoundation by the Intel Foundation and the GE Foundation. Any opinions, findings, andconclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do notnecessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References1. ASEE (2012). “Going the distance: Best practices and strategies for retaining engineering, engineering technology and computing students”. American Society of Engineering Education.2. Barnett, E. A., Bork, R.H., Mayer, A.K., Pretlow, J., Wathington, H.D., and Weiss, M.J. (2012). “Bridging the gap: An impact study of eight developmental summer bridge programs in Texas”. New York; National Center for
actions. “Students mostly associated reflection withpositive actions rather than focusing on mistakes and failures” [3]. It is recommended to startreflecting early in the engineering program to better the students’ perceptions of the courses andthemselves, but this can only be the case if faculty are involved. The purpose of this study was tohelp the teachers create reflection activities to help with their students’ learning styles [3].Another study was conducted on three large institutions in the midwest to address how 2-yearstudents in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses perceivethemselves as learners. Each of the 31 students were interviewed to analyze how they reflect ontheir experiences. The purpose of this study
Session 3157 Ferreting Out Capstone Design Issues in Large Scale, Complex Problems using the House of Quality John A. Marin, James E. Armstrong, Jr. Department of Systems Engineering United States Military AcademyI. Introduction An engineering capstone design experience is the crowning achievement in a student’sacademic curriculum, and integrates the principles, concepts, and techniques explored in earlierengineering courses. Systems engineering concerns the design of systems which are large-scale,complex and multi-disciplinary and is
AC 2011-187: MULTI-DISCIPLINARY CAPSTONE DESIGN PROJECT:AN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS) FOR VEHICLE TRACK-INGGeorge York, U.S. Air Force Academy George York, PhD, PE, became an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy, CO, in 2005. He received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington in 1999. His research interests include the cooperative control of intelligent systems, digital signal processing, and embedded computer systems. He is a Senior Member IEEE.Daniel J. Pack, U.S. Air Force Academy Director of Academy Cetner for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Professor of Electrical and Computer En- gineering
understanding (g) Make appropriate use of technology (h) Begin with the specific and move to the general Proceedings of the 2013 American Society for Engineering Education Pacific Southwest Conference Copyright © 2013, American Society for Engineering Education 352Implementing the IBLAA hands-on experiment was used as thevehicle for implementing inquiry-basedlearning in the classroom. Students workedtowards improving their conceptualunderstanding of rolling objects, includingwork-energy and mass moment of inertia.The students rolled objects down an inclinedramp and witnessed the behavior of
M.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Florida.Dr. Pasha Antonenko, University of Florida Pavlo ”Pasha” Antonenko is an Associate Professor of Educational Technology at the University of Florida. His interests focus on the design of technology-enhanced learning environments and rigorous mixed-method research.Brian Abramowitz, University of FloridaVictor Perez ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023SHARK AI: Teaching Middle School Students AI Fundamentals Using Fossil Shark TeethAbstractThe effective introduction of the fundamentals of artificial intelligence (AI) to middle school studentsrequires the novel integration of the existing science
manylocations (Stevenson & Romney, 2008). Three-factor authentication is used in data centers, highrisk financial operations, certification authorities and special research facilities in industry anduniversity research. In these instances, PKI and biometrics are frequently the selectedtechnologies with a characteristically much higher operational overhead.1.5 Agile Problem Driven Teaching UtilizedIn keeping with the Agile Problem Driven Teaching (APDT) pedagogy employed in the NationalUniversity (NU) School of Engineering and Technology (SOET) described by Dey (Dey et.al.,2009), and, specifically, the BS IT Management (ITM) program (Romney, 2009), the search forimproved authentication for smaller enterprises and select university settings was
Science Foundation established the Advanced Technology Education Program(ATE) to fund and support educational initiatives in the areas of mathematics, science,engineering, and technology education.The Midwest Center for Advanced Technology Education (MCATE) at Purdue University issupported by the National Science Foundation. MCATE is a consortium between PurdueUniversity and seven midwestern community colleges. The mission of MCATE is to enhancethe educational opportunities and experiences available to students pursuing manufacturingrelated careers. The consortium is accomplishing this mission through faculty and curriculumdevelopment. This paper will focus on the planning, implementation, and evaluation process ofthe faculty and curriculum
. Dr. Ahmed received his Ph.D. in 1993 and his MSCE in 1989 from Georgia Institute of Technology majoring in Construction Engineering & Management, with a minor in Industrial Engineering and Management Science. He also holds an undergraduate degree of BSCE from University of Engineering & Technology in Pakistan (1984). Dr. Ahmed has over 25 years of international experience in teaching, research and consulting in Pakistan, Hong Kong, USA, Mexico, and Jamaica. His areas of interest/expertise are construction scheduling, quality and risk management, project controls, con- struction safety, construction procurement, and construction education and information technology. He has generated substantial iexternal
University in San Luis Obispo, the College of New Jersey, andYork College of Pennsylvania. She also taught abroad at John Cabot University in Rome, BeijingUniversity of Chemical Technology in Beijing, and University of Ha’il in Saudi Arabia.Dr. Elhelbawy received her master’s degree in computer science and PhD degree in electrical andcomputer engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Measure Bode Plots in 5 Minutes Eric Bogatin and Mona ElHelbawy Department of Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering, University of Colorado, BoulderAbstractA Bode plot is a graphical technique for displaying the