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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

Andriani Parastiwi; Taufik Taufik

314 Microhydro for Rural Electrification as a Learn-By-Doing and Multidisciplinary Project: Lessons Learned Andriani Parastiwi and Taufik Taufik Polytechnic State of Malang-Indonesia and California Polytechnic State UniversityAbstractAs a polytechnic institution, State Polytechnic of Malang Indonesia (Polinema) strives to fulfillits mission to provide learn-by-doing education to its students through multidisciplinaryexperiences. Many efforts by the administrators and faculty have been implemented toaccomplish this. One

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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

Moe Tajvidi P.E.

388Application of Project-Based Learning (PBL) Method in a Senior Year Engineering Design Course Moe Tajvidi Utah State UniversityAbstractIn this paper, application of project based learning (PBL) methodology in teaching civilengineering courses is investigated. Project-based learning method, although closely related toproblem-based learning, has significant points of difference. While the latter addressesintroducing real life mainly ill-structured problems to students as a learning resource, the formeris known more in the

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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

Hen-Geul Yeh; Duc Tran; Paula Quintana

465 Green Energy Conference Experience – Integration of Class Room Research Projects to IEEE Professional Presentation Hen-Geul Yeh, Duc Tran, and Paula Quintana California State University, Long BeachAbstractGreen Energy is a typical multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary topic for researchers,practitioners, faculty and students. In general, energy generated from the combustion of a limitedsupply of fossil fuels presents environmental concerns. Renewable energy, such as solar andwind, dramatically lowers CO2 pollution emissions, reduces environmental health risks

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2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

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Bhaskar Sinha; Pradip Dey; Gordon Romney; Mohammad Amin; Debra Bowen

508 Structuring Technical Capstone Projects for Non-Profit and Low-Budget Community Organizations Bhaskar Sinha, Pradip Dey, Gordon Romney, Mohammad Amin, and Debra Bowen National UniversityAbstractStudents in most technical programs work on original capstone projects that integrate andsynthesize concepts and principles that are taught throughout the program. These capstoneprojects or practicums are usually the last course in the program. At our institution, School ofEngineering and Computing (SOEC), National University, many technology

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Bala Maheswaran; Meghna Sridhar; Yiannis Levendis; Hameed Metghalchi

2025 ASEE Northeast Section Conference, March 22, 2025, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, USA. Developing a Sustainable Engineering Mindset Through Heliostat Activities in Project-Based Learning Bala Maheswaran Meghna Sridhar Yiannis Levendis Hameed Metghalchi Electrical and Computer College of Engineering Mechanical and Industrial Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and FYE Northeastern University Engineering Engineering Northeastern University Northeastern University

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

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Robert Michael, Gannon University; David Gee, Gannon University

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Senior Capstone ProjectAbstract: This paper presents the results of a real-world design project involving both undergraduateengineering and business students. The project involves the design, development, andprototyping of a next generation pallet rack column guard. The guard allows for the engagementand protection of a storage rack upright (column) from an impact force by an external objectsuch as a forklift. The guard protects the storage rack by absorbing and damping the resultingimpact force. The guard is constructed from an injection-molded thermoset elastomer.Elastomers can store and release more potential energy per unit mass (or volume) than steel andplastic guards. This translates to greater energy absorption which will help preserve

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 4 - Pedagogy & Accreditation I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bashar Haddad, Western Kentucky University

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Construction Engineering

Paper ID #24698Risk Allocation Practices at the Bid Phase of the Construction Project: ALook at Factors that Impact Risk Premiums at the Bid Phase of the Con-struction ProjectDr. Bashar Haddad, Western Kentucky University I have a PhD in Construction management and MBA from Indiana State University. I also have a BSc in Civil Eng. from University of Jordan. I have 22 years of work experience with international companies. I have worked in major international projects in the Middle East in the capacity of Regional Manager and Contract /Commercial manager. c American Society for Engineering Education

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Environmental Engineering Curricula II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Eschenbach, Humboldt State University; Jami Montgomery, WATERS Network - CLEANER Project Office; James Johnson, Howard University; Chris Brus, University of Iowa; Dan Giammar, Washington University; Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Bette Grauer, McPherson High School; Liesl Hotaling, Stevens Institute of Technology; Gbekeloluwa Oguntimein, Morgan State University; Steven Safferman; Tim Wentling, National Center for Supercomputing Applications

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Environmental Engineering

all engineering students. Three of Beth’s current projects are: 1) an NSF planning project for the Collaborative Large-scale Engineering Analysis Network for Environmental Research, 2) an NSF Scientific Leadership Scholars project providing 4-year scholarships to 30 students in computer science, environmental recourses engineering and mathematics and 3) a water resources curriculum project using CADSWES software.Jami Montgomery, WATERS Network - CLEANER Project Office Jami Montgomery is the executive director of the WATERS (WATer and Environmental Research Systems) Network. She received her bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences and her master's degree in Marine Studies (Biology and

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 4: Projects

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Rizk, Duke University; William Ross Denton; Roxana Haas

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

Respectful, Equitable Teamwork in a First- Year Design CourseAbstractThis Work In Progress paper describes the initial implementation of activities aimed to enhanceteamwork in a first-year design course. Teamwork plays a central role in the experience ofstudents in many first-year engineering design programs. The first-year design class at DukeUniversity revolves around student teams (typically four or five members) working on aspects ofa client-based project. Although most teams in the course function reasonably well, there existareas for improvement: respectful communication among team members and ensuring that theperspectives and skills of all group members are appropriately valued. Each year, a few groupshave problems in

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 11: Projects

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jack Bringardner, New York University ; Elizabeth Castroverde; Paige Charette, New York University ; Salma Moutasim Salaheldin Abuelgasim, New York University Abu Dhabi ; McKenna Yoshinobu; Rui Li, New York University; Victoria Bill, New York University ; Ingrid Paredes, New York University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

Paper ID #37240The Impact of Documenting Design Thinking, the Engineering DesignProcess Canvas, and Project Communication on Design Self-Efficacy ofFirst-Year StudentsDr. Jack Bringardner, New York University Jack Bringardner is the Assistant Dean for Academic and Curricular Affairs at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. He is an Industry Associate Professor and Director of the General Engineering Program. He teaches the first-year engineering course Introduction to Engineering and Design. He is also the Di- rector of the Vertically Integrated Projects Program at NYU. His Vertically Integrated Projects course is on the

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 11: Projects

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Randy Hugh Brooks, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

PreCalculus course as Problem-Solving with Brooks and was also afforded the opportunity to lead an impactul Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Principles of Engineering (PoE) course, a project-based learning survey of the engineering discipline. Since the Summer of 2015 I have been privileged to work with the Texas A and M Sketch Recognition Lab (TAMU SRL) to evaluate a couple of online tutorial tools (Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS)) cur- rently under development, Mechanix and Sketchtivity, that provide immediate constructive feedback to the students and student-level metrics to the instructors. I presented on this work at the state and national PLTW Conventions and at CPTTE in 2016. I also spent 5 semesters beginning the

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 11: Projects

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Tembrevilla, Mount Saint Vincent University; Andre Phillion, McMaster University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

practice of engineering. 6.) Establishment of the Engineering Education Provided wider linkages among U.S. engineering Coalitions funded by National Science Foundation in institutions and dramatic increase in the quality of 1989 [6]. engineering education and degrees awarded in engineeringUniversity engineering programs have a history of delivering experiential learning in two ways:authentic and simulated [2]. Authentic experiences consist of activities that immerse students inreal situations with open-ended outcomes (e.g., co-ops, internships and project-based designs).Simulated experiences involve carefully designed, controlled, and

Conference Session

LEES 7: Experiments in Experiential and Project-Based Learning

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanna Burchfield, University of South Florida; Olukemi Akintewe, University of South Florida; Jamie Chilton, University of South Florida

more substantial engagements, such as in the aforementioned Economicscourse, would be most beneficial to students. Such “checkpoints” could be structured as guestlectures and/or course modules that focus on specific communication competencies that fit intothe structures and lesson plans of existing engineering courses. For example, courses that useteamwork could import teamwork specific modules Dr. Olukemi Akintewe is the Director of theFoundations of Engineering Lab course, which is required for all first-year engineering students.Drs. Akintewe and Burchfield collaborated to investigate how students might be impacted by ashort, targeted lecture on intercultural communication and teamwork prior to being assigned totheir course project teams

Conference Session

LEES 7: Experiments in Experiential and Project-Based Learning

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nandini Sharma, University of Texas at Austin; Jeffrey William Treem, University of Texas at Austin; Megan Kenny Feister, California State University Channel Islands

CollaborationAuthors’ Note: This work was made possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation(1926139). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.2 Abstract This study examines the way participants of knowledge-intensive, interdisciplinary,project-based work in academic settings described the kinds of expertise that were valued bytheir groups. We found tensions in these descriptions, which suggest that an understanding of thekinds and value of expertise in these settings may benefit from broadening. We found that theselabs served as spaces for members to

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - WIPS 4: Projects

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Daniel Winfrey, Middle Tennessee State University; Lei Miao, Middle Tennessee State University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

ofthis course that combines the usage of the MATLAB with the Lego Mindstorm EV3 robotics kit.In Fall 2022, the course was redesigned to include three components: (i) Introduction toMATLAB programming; (ii) Using MATLAB to solve math and engineering problems; and (iii)Using MATLAB to control the Lego Mindstorm EV3 robot. Throughout the semester, mini labswere introduced to allow students to work and ask questions on different topics, such as basiccoding structures, solving math problems, programming sensors, and controlling actuators. Allthe coding work in the course culminates in a final project where students are provided thefreedom to choose a project topic. Sample course projects include robotic sumo battles betweenteams, projectile launchers

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 11: Projects

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University; Ian Meyer Kropp

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

, where he currently teaches first-year programming and user interface design courses, and serves on the college’s Capstone Design Committee. Much of his research involves design education pedagogy, including for- mative assessment of client-student interactions, modeling sources of engineering design constraints, and applying the entrepreneurial mindset to first-year programming projects through student engagement in educational software development. Estell earned his BS in Computer Science and Engineering degree from The University of Toledo and both his MS and PhD degrees in computer science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.Dr. Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University Dr. Stephany

Conference Session

Project-based and Experiential Learning in Civil Engineering

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Taylor Christian Cardinale, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo ; Michael James Deigert P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Anahid Behrouzi, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; John W. Lawson, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Civil Engineering

. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Large-Scale Timber Shear Wall Experimentation in an Undergraduate Design CourseAbstractDespite the widespread use of light-frame timber construction in residential building, wooddesign courses are typically offered to graduate students and focus on member-level calculationsfor gravity and lateral systems per the National Design Specification (NDS) for WoodConstruction. In years prior, the 10-week advanced undergraduate class described in this paperexposed students through a system-level perspective through a group design project of a multi-story, mixed-use wood building located in a seismic region. A significant course

Conference Session

Project-based and Experiential Learning in Civil Engineering

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kyle Kershaw P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Ronaldo Luna, Saint Louis University; J. Chris Carroll, Saint Louis University; Matthew D. Lovell P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Alec Colin Derks, Saint Louis University

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to illustrate the concepts of soil-structureinteraction and the influence of near-surface soil on lateral behavior of foundations. The following sections provide some background about the overall project along with thedesign and implementation of the experiential learning modules. There is also a brief discussionabout assessment efforts on the project and lessons learned by the project team.Project Background The project as a whole includes several experiential learning modules covering fourcourses: structural analysis, reinforced concrete, steel design, and geotechnical engineering (soilmechanics and foundations) as described by Carroll et al. [1]. This paper is the third in a seriesand focuses on the design and implementation

Conference Session

Project-based and Experiential Learning in Civil Engineering

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Matthew D. Lovell P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; J. Chris Carroll, Saint Louis University; Kyle Kershaw P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Alec C. Derks, Saint Louis University

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Civil Engineering

apply prerequisite knowledge from statics, mechanics ofmaterials, civil engineering materials, and structural analysis. Instructors often use illustrations,small demonstrations, or videos to illustrate different failure modes and emphasize fundamentalbehavior. However, students rarely have the opportunity to experience full-scale behaviorfirsthand. Testing large scale members requires specialized equipment, and many engineeringprograms do not have access to the necessary facilities or resources to incorporate full-scaletesting into the undergraduate classroom. As a part of a multi-course, experiential learning project, St. Louis University (SLU) andRose-Hulman Institute of Technology (RHIT) have developed three full-scale

Conference Session

Capstone/ET Projects I: Electrical and Computer Focus

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Murat Kuzlu, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

networking, and students with practical experience scored better in thefinal exam than those without practical experience. A classroom environment of computer networklaboratory experiments was developed for an undergraduate course on computer engineering [10].They emphasized the importance of giving attention to theoretical and fundamental knowledge indata communication and networking due to changes quickly. A project was proposed to improvethe learning of students enrolled in the data communications courses through a problem-solvingapproach using OPNET, which is a software environment for modeling, simulating, and analyzingthe performance of communications networks [11]. The project helped students to gain a betterunderstanding of complex

Conference Session

Capstone/ET Projects III - Mechanical and Manufacturing Focus

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lei Xie, Texas State University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Engineering) from Anna University [Tamilnadu, India], her MS in Industrial Engineering from Auburn University, her MA in Management Science and MS in Applied Statistics from The University of Alabama. She has experience working with many industries such as automotive, chemical distribution, etc. on transporta- tion and operations management projects. She works extensively with food banks and food pantries on supply chain management and logistics focused initiatives. Her graduate and undergraduate students are an integral part of her service-learning based logistics classes. She teaches courses in strategic relationships among industrial distributors and distribution logistics. Her recent research focuses on engineering

Conference Session

Enrollment, Instruction and Pedagogy - Focus on Design-Based Projects

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2017 FYEE Conference

Authors

John Edward Miller, Baylor University; Carolyn Skurla, Baylor University

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FYEE Division - Paper Submission

degree.hardware and software tools, including LabVIEW, Additionally, incoming students must take a zero-credit-myRIO, SolidWorks, and a Makerbot 3-D printer; an hour, six-week “student success” course, which coversincreased number of hands-on labs and projects; a focus topics, including academic policies and resources,on connecting concepts to other courses (math, science, communication with professors, study strategies, timeand engineering courses); and a multi-part project that management, and professional development. Because theseinvolved reverse engineering, 3-D modeling, material and are covered in an auxiliary course, they are not the focus ofsustainability

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WIP: Enrollment, Instruction and Pedagogy - Focus on Design-Based Projects

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2017 FYEE Conference

Authors

Courtney June Faber, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Kevin Kit, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Christopher D. Pionke P.E., University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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FYEE Conference - Works in Progress Submission

Conference Session

WIP: Enrollment, Instruction and Pedagogy - Focus on Design-Based Projects

Collection

2017 FYEE Conference

Authors

Kaitlin Engle Mallouk, Rowan University; William T. Riddell, Rowan University; Karl Dyer, Rowan University

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FYEE Conference - Works in Progress Submission

Kaitlin E. Mallouk, William T. Riddell, Karl B. Dyer Rowan University, mallouk@rowan.edu, riddell@rowan.edu, dyerk@rowan.eduAbstract - In a freshman engineering course, one measurements, units and dimensions, statistics, engineeringobjective is to introduce multidisciplinary teams of economics, etc.), as well as to develop the professionalengineering students to unifying engineering and science skills outlined in the ABET A-K outcomes. In the secondprinciples such as mass, momentum and energy semester, students from six engineering majors work inbalances; materials; thermodynamics, and electricity interdisciplinary teams on faculty-designed projects thatand magnetism using a

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WIP: Enrollment, Instruction and Pedagogy - Focus on Design-Based Projects

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2017 FYEE Conference

Authors

Kirsten Heikkinen Dodson, Lipscomb University; Kerry E Patterson, Lipscomb University; Joseph B Tipton Jr., Lipscomb University

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Diversity, FYEE Conference - Works in Progress Submission

introducing these concepts in the freshman year, students will be able to apply the skills they develop inIndex Terms – FYEE course, Human-centered design, future projects throughout their tenure as an undergraduateInteractive design, Sustainable design, Engineering design student and into their career as an engineer.process OBJECTIVES INTRODUCTION To improve student outcomes at the Raymond B. JonesWhile engineering problem-solving utilizes concepts from College of

Conference Session

Research and Project Initiatives in IT and IET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abed El Hameed El Madwar, University of Northern Iowa; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Hong 'Jeffrey' Nie; Julie Zhang, University of Northern Iowa

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Engineering Technology

Technology Program at UNI. Dr. Nie received his Ph.D. in EE from the University of British Columbia, Canada in 2003. His research interests are in the area of hardware implementations of wireless sensor networks, advanced wireless transceiver architectures for sensors in harsh electromagnetic, ultra wide-band techniques for wireless sensor transceivers, and software defined radio & related digital signal processing techniques. Dr. Nie’s recent research projects include wireless sensor and digital signal processing technologies for data acquisition systems in machine condition monitoring, and ultra wide-band techniques for wireless sensor transceivers in industrial environments. Before Dr. Nie

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Research and Project Initiatives in IT and IET

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Immanuel Edinbarough, University of Texas, Brownsville; Karla Ramirez, University of Texas, Brownsville

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Engineering Technology

industryAbstractSenior design project in the Engineering and Technology curriculum provide an excellentopportunity for the students to experience for the first time the real world application ofengineering and mathematical tools. Project based learning such as the senior design projectbring the students close to the teacher and shop floor engineers and teaches them the art ofconfidently approaching the intricate shop floor problems and propose optimum solutions. Thisarticle looks at the successful trouble shooting and problem solving approach to a complexmanufacturing problem attempted through the application of Statistical Analysis Tools.IntroductionProject-Based learning (PBL) is an innovative teaching methodology available to teachers in theform of senior

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Research and Project Initiatives in IT and IET

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Davis, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University; Sorraya Khiewnavawongsa, Purdue University; Regena Scott, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

the organization as a whole sees a cost reduction that ishidden in other areas of the organization. Conversely, measurements usually create incentives forpurchasing managers to pick the lowest bid, even if the company as a whole loses.This project, based on an ongoing study of the electric-utility industry, seeks to construct asolution for communicating the economic realities of separately sourcing materials formanufacturing versus creating a lasting relationship with one primary supplier through VMI.Moreover, the project will attempt to create an “argument” that arms students with knowledge of“total cost of ownership” philosophies, so that they can approach future manufacturing sourcingdecisions with clear and convincing “experiential

Conference Session

Research and Project Initiatives in IT and IET

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheng Lin, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Project-based and Experiential Learning in Civil Engineering

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Susan M. Reynolds, Colorado School of Mines

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

was used to teach selected two-dimensional concepts, such asthe parallel axis theorem and Mohr’s Circle for stress transformation [11].Around 2014, Rhoads et al. created the “Purdue Mechanics Freeform Classroom,” a “newapproach to engineering mechanics education” that combines “largely traditional lectures, hybridtextbooks/lecture notes, extensive multimedia content, course blogs, and refined studentassessment tools” [12]. One aspect of the project is the “Visualizing Mechanics” section of thewebsite. The visualizations seem to be largely videos that focus on experimental (andcomputational) concept demonstration [13].In 2020, technology companies (Microsoft, Apple, etc.) removed Flash from web browsercapabilities, rendering it obsolete