Paper ID #13106FAST learning: Follow Accomplishments of Senior TeamsDr. Fernando Garcia Gonzalez, Florida Golf Coast University Dr. Fernando Gonzalez joined FGCU as an Assistant Professor in the Software Engineering Program in the fall of 2013. Previously he has worked at Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas, the U.S. Department of Energy at Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico and at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Gonzalez graduated from the University of Illinois in 1997 with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. He received his Master’s degree in Electrical
Paper ID #12140Fostering the entrepreneurial mindset through the development of multidis-ciplinary learning modules based on the ”Quantified Self” social movementDr. Eric G Meyer, Lawrence Technological University Dr. Meyer directs the Experimental Biomechanics Laboratory (EBL) at LTU with the goal to advance experimental biomechanics understanding. Dr. Meyer teaches Introduction to Biomechanics, Tissue Mechanics, Engineering Applications in Orthopedics and Cellular and Molecular Mechanobiology. He has been an active member of the engineering faculty committee that has redesigned the Foundations of Engineering Design
design and development of pilot testing facility, mechanical instrumentation, and industrial applications of aircraft engines. Also, in the past 10 years she gained experience in teaching ME and ET courses in both quality control and quality assurance areas as well as in thermal-fluid, energy conversion and mechanical areas from various levels of instruction and addressed to a broad spectrum of students, from freshmen to seniors, from high school graduates to adult learners. She also has extended experience in curriculum development. Dr Husanu developed laboratory activities for Measurement and Instrumentation course as well as for quality control undergraduate and graduate courses in ET Masters program. Also, she
, device operation,defects, variability, and reliability. Laboratory projects using low-cost fluorescent cameras,visible and near-IR cameras, and laser scanning are used to characterize the grain structure,defects, surface roughness, reflectivity, and photovoltaic effects in common solar cell materials(e.g., monocrystalline and multicrystalline silicon wafers, thin film solar cells, commercialsilicon solar cells, and photovoltaic modules. Captured images can be imported into MATLABor other widely-available image processing software for analysis and interpretation. Topicallaboratory modules and projects can teach across engineering disciplines including materialsscience, optics, quality control, semiconductor devices, and renewable energy.1
of approximately 6-8 End of Chapter problems turned in weekly and several inclass homework problems in which the students we required to work with a partner tosolve a homework problem in 10 minutes.Along with the use of online learning systems, many other variables are involved in theprevious 4 years including variation in student population, textbooks, changes in mypresentation of material in lecture, and changes in the accompanying laboratory sectionmake it impossible to suggest that online learning systems alone affect student criticalthinking skills and conceptual understanding of physics as measured by the commoncumulative final exam. Any change in the average grade earned has been negligiblethrough the years. The addition of ORION
, NativeAmerican, and Latino designs. Likewise, eliminating masculine-associated language frompromotional materials and decorating rooms in a gender-neutral manner can help increase theparticipation of females.11, 22Engineering programs typically include a rich set of hands-on laboratories that supportclassroom-based curriculum. These hands-on laboratories can create particular challenges inmaking a curriculum that is broadly accessible, especially for individuals with disabilities.However, simple UD strategies can often make these labs accessible to a broader audience. Weconducted site visits of a machine shop and four engineering labs at a large research university.Based on these site visits and resources developed for making science labs more
Paper ID #13086A Concise Antennas Course based on a Single Semester of ElectromagneticsPreparationDr. Steven S. Holland, Milwaukee School of Engineering Steven S. Holland (M ’13) was born in Chicago, IL, in 1984. He received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), Milwaukee, WI, in 2006, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, in 2008 and 2011 respectively. From 2006 to 2011, he was a Research Assistant working in the Antennas and Propagation Laboratory (APLab), Department of Electrical and Computer
. Page 26.53.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 A Hands-on Project approach to Teaching Solid ModelingAbstractThis paper describes an integrated laboratory-oriented course MET/MFG407 in computer-aidedDesign at Oregon Institute of Technology. Teaching this subject in an 11-week of academicquarter is a challenging task requiring a combination of instructional delivery methods.Besides the in class lectures on the different aspects of using the CAD software; each student isalso given a toy robot kit to be modeled. The course content is designed around three learningobjectives: be able to create parametric models, be able to generate the associated 2D multiviewdrawings of the solid models, be
mathematics by applying evidence-based teaching strategies—student-centeredproblem-based teaching(SC-PBT), example-based teaching, and just-in-time teaching (JITT); (3)incorporating classroom and laboratory activities that require active student engagement,conceptual understanding, critical thinking, and problem-solving; and (4) Employing modelstudents to lead Supplementary Instruction (SI) courses with evidence-based peer-to-peerlearning strategies. This section mainly describes the details on the implementation of evidence-based teaching and SI program in selected STEM gateway courses.3.1 Implementing evidence-based teaching in STEM gateway coursesInnovative, evidence-based instructional practices are critical to transforming the
Arduino board to build a robot for less than $45. Plans are provided with detailsthat permit use in classroom projects and laboratory work. The 3D printer is used to make twowheels and a chassis. The chassis has features to support the RC servos, Arduino board, and a 9Vbattery. The first software example is suitable for K-12 outreach activities. More advancedexamples could include low cost light sensors for cat and mouse games. The presentation willinclude a live demonstration.IntroductionDesigning and building robots is a great source of entertainment for practicing and aspiringengineers. This paper describes a robot designed for fun, that could also be used to helpintroduce students to engineering and robotics topics. The robot design begins
Sustainability (CIVL 317), andEngineering Management (CIVL 411), the two courses that are the focus of this paper.Table 2 Summary of Civil Engineering Courses linked with Professional Skills Development Civil Engineering Course Academic Year Engineering Drawing, CIVL 101 Freshman Introduction to Civil Engineering, CIVL 103 Surveying, CIVL 205Computer Application for Civil & Environmental Engineering, CIVL 210 Sophomore Surveying I Laboratory, CIVL 235 Highway Engineering, CIVL 302 Transportation Engineering, CIVL 305
semester long project where they will be required to “create” their ownmodel of a power house.Figure 3. An Example of a reduced model for a power house Page 26.1484.5 After the first experimental session the student will be separated into groups that willrotate upon the different sets of experiments. For example one group will be working with thewind mill while the other will be looking at solar panels; this is done so the amount ofexperimental kits required is reduced. In the end of each experiment a laboratorial report is to be draft containing:introduction, materials, experiment results, discussion and conclusions. This
and developed an edge frequency list. Then, for each individual graph,we summed the edge frequencies. The graph with highest sum became our best fitmodel because it represents the graph with the most number of edges common acrossisomorphic classes. After running the algorithm on 100 iterations, we used Gephi, a popular networkanalysis program, to visualize the results. We used the Forced Atlas II layout algo-rithm to examine the graphs for evidence of face validity and to determine what thenetwork indicated about the groups that formed. Because we knew, a priori, thatone was a large lecture course the other was a smaller laboratory course, and we alsoknew what types of instructional strategies were being used in each from student
. Specifically, she is interested in novel design processes that financially and technically facilitate energy-efficient buildings. Her work also explores how principles of lean manufacturing facilitate energy-efficiency in the commercial building industry. Another research interest of Kristen’s is engineering education, where she explores how project- and experience-based learning foster better understanding of engineering and management principles. Prior to joining ASU, Kristen was at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) as a Postdoctoral Fellow (2009-11) and then a Scientific Engineering Associate (2011-2012) in the Building Technologies and Urban Systems Department. She worked in the Commercial Buildings group
analysis tutorials. Initial results from a laboratory-based study showed astatistically significant 1.21 standard deviation improvement in student performance compared tonormal textbook-based homework. The software has been used by over 1290 students at fourdifferent universities and some community colleges, with high levels of user satisfaction andgenerally favorable comments.1. IntroductionOne of the most widely taught courses in undergraduate engineering curricula is linear circuitanalysis, as many majors other than just electrical engineering require their students to have atleast general familiarity with electrical circuits. For example, around 19 mostly large (70-80student) sections of this course (including 2 sections completely online) are
appointment as an Assistant Research Scientist, Dr. Tadd began teaching part time in the Chemical Engineering Department. He has taught the junior heat and mass transfer laboratory course, ChE 360, and the senior-level process design and simulation course, ChE 487. Dr. Tadd officially joined the Chemical Engineering faculty as a full-time lecturer in Fall 2013, teaching the process design course senior design and the junior year separations course, ChE 343. Most recently, Dr. Tadd has been developing an elective course on statistics and applications to industrial quality, including an overview of SPC, Six Sigma terminology and techniques, and basic design of experiments.Ms. Elaine Wisniewski, University of Michigan Elaine
Laboratory at the Paul Sherrer Institute. And I was awarded the 2013 Indiana Professor of the Year Award by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education and the Carnegie Foundation.Dr. Daniel Blood, Valparaiso University Daniel Blood is an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at Valparaiso University. He received his B.S. from Valparaiso University in 2010, and his Masters and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Florida in 2012 and 2014 respectively. His research interests include non-traditional manufacturing, renewable energy, and low-cost technologies for the developing world.Prof. Luke Jerod Venstrom, Valparaiso University Department of Mechanical Engineering Luke earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical
Paper ID #13599Student Learning in Challenge-based Ocean Engineering ProjectProf. Shyam Aravamudhan, North Carolina A&T State University Shyam Aravamudhan is an Assistant Professor and Graduate Coordinator of Nanoengineering at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN), North Carolina A&T State University. Shyam re- ceived his PhD in Electrical Engineering (2007) from University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. Shyam previously worked as a Visiting Research Fellow at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (Emer- gency Response and Air Toxicants Branch in the Division of Laboratory Sciences) and
an unsafe condition, whereas pilots must realize the complex coordinationthat is occurring on the ground in a control room, and the need to have efficient and optimizedtests to minimize programmatic costs.Curriculum Execution Challenges Page 26.193.11Each student day allows for 3 to 4 hours of academic instruction, with 1 to 2 flight events alsoscheduled during that day. A simulation laboratory, instructor feedback session, or oral reportmay take the place of a flying event as required. An academic event will often last 3 to 5 days,with a test given at the end of an event. Each academic event is part of a larger course that alsoincludes
Page 26.251.3is to engage students with research experiences in the first two years by funding implementationof research courses for students in the first two years, and establishing collaborations betweenresearch universities and small colleges, such as community colleges, to provide all studentsaccess to research experiences.1There are many studies documenting the benefits of research opportunities for undergraduatestudents. Independent research experiences increase student engagement in their education2-4,enhance research and laboratory skills2-6, improve academic performance4,7,8, increaseunderstanding and interest for their discipline2-6,9-12, strengthen oral and written communicationskills12,14, enhance problem solving and critical
Paper ID #13389UTILIZING THE EFFECT OF AIR SPEED TO IMPROVE AUTOMOBILEMOVING PERDORMANCEDr. Masoud Fathizadeh, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology) Masoud Fathizadeh – PhD, PE Professor Fathizadeh has been with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Purdue University Calumet since 2001. He has worked over 15 years both for private industries and national research laboratories such as NASA, Argonne and Fermi National Laboratories. Dr. Fathizadeh has established his own consulting and engineering company in 1995 spe- cializing in power system, energy management and automation systems
and two hours of laboratory per week. It has three majorobjectives. To improve students’ awareness of origin, current status and future directions of the IoT. To introduce students advanced technologies that enable the emerging IoT. To teach student to be capable of developing the basic MCU based IoT applications.Course learning outcomesIn the preparation of this course, we derive the following course learning outcomes under theabove three major objectives. 1. To demonstrate the knowledge of the evolution of the IoT. 1.1 To understand the origin and current status of the IoT in industry and academy 1.2 To understand the major technology challenges for the promise of the IoT 2. To demonstrate the knowledge of
. Page 26.831.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015Hands-On Active Learning via Development of FPGA-based Intelligent Microwave Oven Controller Page 26.831.2 Hands-On Active Learning via Development of FPGA-based Intelligent Microwave Oven Controller1. IntroductionDesign project in laboratory development course plays an important role in electricalengineering education to connect theory and hands-on skills for student learning. In thispaper, a team-based design project with regard to FPGA-based intelligent microwave ovencontroller is presented for its development of learning modules and its pedagogy. The
, career development, cultural awareness,leadership, and other professional and intellectual skills. There are numerous experientiallearning opportunities in higher education that can be found in most disciplines. Thefollowing is a comprehensive list of these experiences as noted by (George MasonUniversity, 2011; Loretto, 2011; Northern Illinois University OTC, 2011), NortheasternUniversity, University of Colorado Denver, and many others [6-15]. Classroom Learning Experiences, where students apply their knowledge to challenges inthe office or laboratory and then bring that dynamic experience back to the classroom. Research Experiences provides opportunities for students to do cutting-edge researchwith faculty who are among the best in their
. Page 26.938.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Incorporating Active Learning of Complex Shapes in STEM CoursesAbstractA major obstacle students encounter in many STEM subjects is visualization of complex three-dimensional shapes, such as the p-v-T surface in thermodynamics. Conventional means ofcontent delivery, such as textbooks and projector screens, are passive in nature and areineffective in many situations. Alternatives such as immersive visualization technology are oftencostly and require specialized laboratory, creating a disconnect between lecture and spatiallearning. An exploratory method is introduced whereby learners can achieve meaningful
alsonoted that all students benefit from research experiences, not just students with high GPAs.Therefore, it seems appropriate to start students on the research path early on.Challenges of Undergraduate Research at a Two-Year College Page 26.942.2Incorporating undergraduate research at the community college level presents unique challenges.A two-year college will usually not have a built-in structure for supporting undergraduateresearch. Particularly in engineering, where expensive laboratories or equipment may benecessary, cost itself can be very prohibitive. The college may not have lab space to dedicate toresearch, or even have a large enough
either be executed by users on the server-side or remote-side. This choicecan be altered with ease at any time. The development of two sample VIs created as webdocuments, for an undergraduate and a graduate engineering mechanics course are included anddiscussed in the paper to clearly illustrate the power and utility of this type of Virtual Instruments.LabVIEW Virtual Instruments published as HTML files also seem to have a great potentialapplication in the area of experimental research. Using these files, the investigators have theopportunity to remotely monitor the health of structural members in the field or laboratory withoutactually needing to be present at the experimental site for the entire duration of the experiment. Thiscapability of
experience-based learning foster better understanding of engineering and management principles. Prior to joining ASU, Kristen was at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) as a Postdoctoral Fellow (2009-11) and then a Scientific Engineering Associate (2011-2012) in the Building Technologies and Urban Systems Department. She worked in the Commercial Buildings group, developing energy effi- ciency programs and researching technical and non-technical barriers to energy efficiency in the buildings industry. She has a background in collaborative design and integrated project delivery. She holds a BS and MS in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan and a PhD in Civil Engineering Systems
curriculum already contains material related to publicpolicy issues, although not explicitly defined as such to students. For example, our junior-levellaboratory course contains a module on the use of humans and animals in research which tracesthe origins of legislation related to these issues and the relevant regulations involvingInstitutional Review Boards (IRB) and Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUC). This isfollowed by a senior-level laboratory where students perform experiments on human subjectsafter completing the process to obtain IRB approval. Finally, students are introduced to the FDAQuality Systems Regulations during the first semester of our two-semester senior capstonedesign sequence and follow the process outlined in the regulations
mechatronics program at ourinstitution has experienced a steady growth trying to meet this need. However, the curricularchanges that follow these fast-paced technologies are often difficult to implement in theclassroom in a timely manner. Often, new products become available but without appropriatedocumentation for quick implementation in educational laboratories. It may take a year or longerto develop a set of laboratory exercises for a new microcontroller or a 3D printer. Thus, theknowledge must come from other informal sources, like workshops, technical presentations,conferences, etc. Students are taught to embrace change and keep current. This is in accordancewith ABET EAC General Criterion 3, Student Outcomes1 (i) “a recognition of the need for