Conference Session

Women in K-12 Engineeering & Outreach Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn Vallas, University of Virginia; Wraegen Williams PhD, University of Virginia; Ping Guan, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

this paper are the ExxonMobilBernard Harris Summer Science Camp (EMBHSSC) for rising sixth, seventh, and eighth graders,Introduction to Engineering (ITE) for rising high school juniors and seniors, and the Leadership,Education, and Development Summer Engineering Institute (LEAD-SEI) which is also gearedtowards rising high school juniors and seniors.Each of these curriculums consists of hands on activities, lectures and presentations given byUniversity professors and graduate students, team building exercises, field excursions and toursof both faculty laboratories and the campus. In addition to these traditional enrichment activities,the LEAD-SEI program initiated a group research project strategy, which was highly praised byvisiting sponsors

Collection

2010 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Lauren M. Ronsse; Lily M. Wang; Clarence E. Waters

project is designed by the students.For the spring 2010 semester, a three-story, 40,000 sq. ft. office building was selected. Two ofthe stories will contain the office of a local architectural engineering firm, which is intended inpart to be a laboratory space to showcase innovative building systems. The remaining story willbe a space for other tenants.This real-world building was under construction while students were working on the project.Though the students did not design the building systems used in the actual project, the architectand owner’s representative for the project participated extensively in the course. Theycommunicated the owner’s goals and requirements for the project, which included an emphasison incorporating sustainable design

Collection

2010 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

Amelito Enriquez

college-level math courses. The Summer EngineeringInstitute is a two-week residential summer camp that offers participating students the opportunityto gain insight into the engineering academic program through a combination of lectures, hands-on laboratory activities, workshops and projects with engineering professionals. Preliminaryresults indicate success of both programs. Math Jam participants show improvement in the MathPlacement test. Almost all participants scored higher in the placement test compared to their pre-program scores. For sixty four percent of them, the improvement in their scores was highenough to place them to at least the next higher math class. Engineering Institute participantsshowed improved understanding of the

Conference Session

Teacher and Counselor Professional Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-1101: RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR TEACHERS SITE: APROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR TEACHERSVikram Kapila, Polytechnic University VIKRAM KAPILA is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Polytechnic Institute of NYU, Brooklyn, NY, where he directs an NSF funded Web-Enabled Mechatronics and Process Control Remote Laboratory, an NSF funded Research Experience for Teachers Site in Mechatronics, and an NSF funded GK-12 Fellows project. He has held visiting positions with the Air Force Research Laboratories in Dayton, OH. His research interests are in cooperative control; distributed spacecraft formation control; linear/nonlinear control with applications to robust control

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Warren Hull, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Dianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State University; Arlene Russell, University of California, Los Angeles

(CPR) program was developed. Since 1999, she has led more than 50 CPR workshops for over 700 faculty from community colleges through research universities and has implemented CPR in her own classes varying in size from 14 AP high school students to 320 UCLA freshmen. She has been involved in national assessment activities for 25 years as chair of the California Chemistry Diagnostic Test committee, which develops and validates a national test for placement of students in entry–level college chemistry courses. She is the director of the Lower Division Undergraduate Laboratory Program and teaches the range of general chemistry courses in this area. At the graduate level she teaches technical

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Education: Upperclass Years

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Bullard, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

, an exemplary solution, and a summary of the difficulties and typical errors that might be encountered. ≠ Weiss and Castaldi22 described a tire gasification senior design project that integrates laboratory experiments and computer simulation. ≠ Benyahia23 outlines a project involving vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), emphasizing its compliance with ABET 2000 criteria. ≠ Hernandez et al.24 present a biodiesel design project which highlights the potential contributions of chemical engineering to areas such as new energy sources, global warming, and environmental sustainability. ≠ While the text by Allen and Shonnard25 does not have design problems per se, it does discuss concepts such as green

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical Power Engineering Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shiyoung Lee, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

motor – are introduced. The characteristics of these motors and applicationmethods are emphasized in the classes and labs.Programming with an industrial control trainer (ICT) from Bytronic Inc. is the second exercise.The purpose of this exercise is to become familiar with various motion control components suchas the permanent magnet dc motor (PMDC) and linear and rotary solenoids3. The experiments Page 15.400.2with the proximity sensors, both capacitive and inductive types, and the photo sensors are alsoincluded in this laboratory exercise. The ICT lab provides numerous topics that students couldapply to real world problem solving. The topics

Conference Session

Project-based Education in Energy Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl Spezia, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Jason Buchanan, Southern Illinois Universaity, Carbondale

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

the digital scope and other test instruments. This related to all course laboratories. ≠ The student improved his design skills by demonstrating the use of component data sheets and software design tools. His testing, calibration and troubleshooting skills were enhanced. The undergraduate researcher prototyped a current sensor circuit for future use using a Hall Effect current sensor and OP AMPs. All courses use OP AMPs for design projects. ≠ The student gained programming experience with software used in classes. The control system course uses MATLAB to solve control problems. ≠ The student broadened his view of higher education and improved his ability to help other students. ≠ The student was better able

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in ET: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Ford, Western Carolina University; Robert Anderson, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

sciences that support program objectives. This component must include laboratory experiences which develop expertise in experimentation, observation, measurement and documentation. e. Social Sciences and Humanities: The social sciences and humanities content must support technical education by broadening student perspective and imparting an understanding of diversity and the global and societal impacts of technology. f. Technical Content: The technical content of a program must focus on the applied aspects of science and engineering in that portion of the technological spectrum closest to product improvement, manufacturing, construction and engineering operational

Conference Session

Materials Selection & Design

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Mellodge, University of Hartford; Diane Folz, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Materials

AC 2010-1459: A SUMMER TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM FOR ANUNDERGRADUATE INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH PROJECT: PLANNINGAND ASSESSMENTPatricia Mellodge, University of Hartford Patricia Mellodge is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Hartford. She received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island. Her graduate work was completed at Virginia Tech where she received an M.S. in Mathematics and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Research interests include control system design, mathematical modeling of microwave processing, and bio-instrumentation.Diane Folz, Virginia Tech Diane Folz is a Senior Research Associate and Laboratory

Conference Session

Energy Education and Industry Needs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Soner Tarim

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

, university laboratory? Where did the equipment come from? Did you build it? Did you loan it from somewhere? Did you work in a professional laboratory? Did you do the project yourself or did you receive help? If you received help the judges are looking for you to give credit to those individuals. Did you have clarity with the details of your science project? How well your project fits in with the theme of being beneficial to society will be taken into account?Table 5

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Johnson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

budgeted for the project versus the actual hoursand dollars spent.The use of standards is emphasized by the instructor of AT497. All of the projects in the coursemust use a form of FMEA. The students may choose to use either an SAE standard or the FAAhandbook method known as FMECA 6. The teams identify the choice of method in the proposalin the X. Procedures section, in the description of the Measure phase effort. This paper focuseson the use of SAE standards for PFMEA.One of the projects completed in spring 2009 involved a process improvement for the operationof a dynamometer in the engines laboratory. The team used SAE J1739 and the SOD scalesprovided in the standard. Another team used the standard in their project to improve a compositelayup

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Somnath Chattopadhyay; Rajesh Kitey

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

numerical methods werecompared with the corresponding closed form solutions.INTRODUCTIONThis study constitutes a laboratory component of the strength of materials courses taught to bothengineering and engineering technology students. It is important that engineering students learnthe detrimental effects of stress raisers such as notches, holes, and sharp corners in machinemembers. Such discontinuities can cause a large rise in stress above the nominal value. Thistopic is introduced in the strength of materials course in the design of a stepped shaft withkeyways subjected to bending, torsion, as well as axial loads. The nominal axial stress, thebending stress, and the shear stress due to torsion in the shaft are each multiplied by thecorresponding

Conference Session

Two-Year College Potpourri

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jana Fattic, Western Kentucky University; Andrew Ernest, Western Kentucky University; Christal Wade, Western Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

associated STEM courses at BGCC. She also provides outreach and education for existing water operators in the form of CEU trainings. Ms. Wade holds a Master of Science Degree in Biology from WKU, and was employed as an analyst in the WATERS Laboratory at WKU for 5 years prior to her current position. Page 15.1354.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Water Training Institute: Industry Linkages and InstitutionalizationBackgroundProvision of adequate water and wastewater treatment is crucial to successful rural economicdevelopment1. It is also vital to public

Conference Session

Educational Research

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terry Brumback, University of Alabama; Randal Schumacker, The University of Alabama; Daniel Fonseca, The University of Alabama

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Page 15.51.9design principles to broaden participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.Retrieved 10-25-2008 from http://www.bestworkforce.orgCampbell, J.O., Bourne, J.R., Moserman, P.J., & Brodersen, A.J. (2002). The effectiveness oflearning simulations for electronic laboratories. Journal of Engineering Education, 91, 81-87.Contero, M., Naya, F., Company, P., Saorin, J.L., & Conesa, J. (2005). Improving visualizationDavidovitch, L., Parush, A. and Shtub, A. ( 2006). Simulation-based learning in engineeringeducation: Performance and transfer in learning project management. Journal of EngineeringEducation, 95(40), 289-299.Dede, C. (1995). Artificial realities, virtual communities, and intelligent artifacts

Conference Session

Embedded System Design

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Kimbrough, University of Tennessee at Martin; Rhett Chrysler, University of Tennessee at Martin; Somsak Sukittanon, The University of Tennessee at Martin

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

previous papers, the method presented in this paper does not limit thestudents to work on the same problem or specify an exact project. Students normally pursue thetopics based on their interests such as music, games, or wireless devices. We have applied thiscompetition style to the course ENGR 460: Embedded Systems, offered at UT Martin since2007, and is intended for third year electrical engineering students.While the course is still composed of lecture, laboratory, homework, and midterm exam, the finalproject is the key part to stimulating their learning experience. After half of a semester, studentsare required to work on a final project, as an individual or a team, for the remainder of thesemester. They apply the concepts they learned in the

Conference Session

Mentoring & Outreach for Girls & Minorities

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robin Liles, NCA&T State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Devdas Pai, North Carolina A&T State University; Courtney Lambeth, NCA&T State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

components of our bodies and how do they allow us to move (perform)? Creation of TE company flag.11:00-11:15: Broad jump contest, relay race, balance contest and arm strength activity11:15-12:45: Chicken Little Dissection + Skin Model Synthesis12:45-1:45: Lunch1:45-2:30: Build a Tissue + Skin Model Wound2:30-3:15: Measurement in the Laboratory: “I got skills!” Determination of Fluid Density3:15-4:00: Stem Cell Culturing (C2C12 passage)4:00-4:30 Dr. Allevable “TE for Life” video

Conference Session

Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy Denton, Purdue University; Marc Williams, Purdue University; Joseph Kmec, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

as a venue for introduction of numerous course topics, and isthe primary focus for two lecture and two laboratory sessions.The first use of mass unbalance comes selecting appropriate isolation via experimental work.Mass unbalance provides a known force for a simple two-section test stand with an enclosedelectric motor top section and a base. A small disk with a given eccentric mass added to it isattached to the motor’s rotor, as shown in figure 3. Students learn to test for approximate naturalfrequency of the top section via a bump test, then measure the displacement transmitted to thebase. Several sets of elastomeric pads and metal springs are installed between top and base, oneset at a time. Each mounting change causes a shift in the

Conference Session

Engineering Education in India, the Far East, and Central Asia

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Adithan, Vellore Institue of Technology; Robert Creese, West Virginia University

Tagged Divisions

International

our engineeringand technology programmes by international agencies.Objectives of Globalization Objectives of globalization at VIT University in India may be stated as follows: (1) To create a cosmopolitan culture and an international ambience in the university, thus providing an experiential learning to students in a cross-cultural environment; (2) To facilitate the visit of foreign professors and international experts, enabling them to share their expertise and experience; (3) To facilitate exchange of students and faculty to work on projects and to carryout R& D on areas of mutual interest; (4) To augment the facilities of laboratories and research centres already established in universities in India so

Conference Session

Gender and Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joan Kowalski, Penn State University - New Kensington; Tracie L. Brockhoff, Penn State University - New Kensington

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

experience of practical laboratory applications in conjunction with technical laboratory reports. ≠ To stimulate critical thinking skills as a preparation for college study in engineering, engineering technology and science. ≠ To strengthen decision-making skills for exploring the changing academic and career opportunities which exist for college-bound students, through interaction with female role models currently employed in engineering, engineering technology and science. ≠ To introduce prospective students and their families to XXXX XXXX, regardless of career choice. ≠ To involve the parents in order to impact their attitudes and serve as an informational

Conference Session

Design in BME Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Gettens, Western New England College; Michael Rust, Western New Engalnd College; Diane Testa, Western New England College; Judy Cezeaux, Western New England College

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

. Page 15.1335.4These updates last roughly one hour. Meetings with clinical and industrial advisors are alsoencouraged. The fall course includes a weekly lecture followed by a working laboratory sectionlater in the week. The lecture typically introduces the topic to be covered in the working section.Lecture topics cover areas of professionalism focused around the FDA design control guidance.Written deliverable documents based on working sessions are scheduled to document the designprocess as well as guide the students toward successful completion of their project. A summaryof the presented lectures, working sessions and project deliverables (due dates are for the draftforms) is shown (Table 1). Table 1: General course design for the fall

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Rabb, United States Military Academy; John Rogers, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

areas to include academics, athletics, and leadership. Seminar attendees selecttheir courses from a variety of offerings from all academic departments at the institution. Thispaper describes the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering’s program. The goal of thisparticular workshop is to give the attending students an overview of different disciplines ofengineering and enlighten them that engineering is fun and practical. Classes are small, and ourinstructors are very engaging and helpful. Students engage in hands-on experiences, includingmany in the institution’s modern computer and laboratory facilities. They attend lessons inengineering fundamentals and are presented with potential, real world problems. The studentsapply the design

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Atin Sinha, Albany State University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

Sciences, ElectricCircuits etc. Besides, all engineering students are required to take an introductory engineeringcourse called “Principles of Engineering Analysis and Design” in the sophomore year. Alaboratory component was introduced to this course in the academic year 2002-03 to createexcitement about the engineering subjects among the students as well as expose them to modernmanufacturing and testing equipment. The laboratory projects are based on an array of hardwareand software such as Lego-Nxt programmable robots, PC Turn 55 CNC machine, FLOTEK windtunnel, Dimension 3D printer, NextEngine 3D scanner, SolidWorks CAD and RapidWorksreverse engineering software. As is evident from the list of the equipment, an attempt was madeto expose students

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hakan Gurocak, Washington State University, Vancouver

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-986: HYBRID COURSE FORMAT FOR PROJECTS IN ROBOTICSHakan Gurocak, Washington State University, Vancouver Hakan Gurocak is Director of School of Engineering and Computer Science and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Washington State University Vancouver. His research interests are robotics, automation, fuzzy logic, technology assisted distance delivery of laboratory courses and haptic interfaces for virtual reality. Dr. Gurocak is an ABET Program Evaluator for mechanical engineering. Page 15.659.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 HYBRID COURSE FORMAT

Conference Session

Engaging Students in Learning

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Salehpour, University of Cincinnati; Sam Antoline, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

instruction in Strength of Materials courses involve explanation of theoryand reinforcement of the underlying concepts through laboratory demonstration and homeworkproblems. Some of the other techniques used to supplement these methods typically focus onvisualization through computer animation. This paper describes an attempt at integration ofthese methods with rapid prototyping as an instructional tool for one section of students in orderto enhance their understanding of concepts. It is anticipated that future students in all sections ofthe Strength of Materials course will experience this improvement to their learning process.Several hands-on experiments were developed to enhance the student’s understanding of theory.Students were given problems

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jian Peng, Southeast Missouri State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics & Physics

learning, and amixture of these methods. Smolnikar and Mohorcic presented a framework for developing PICmicrocontroller hardware circuits and software code for embedded application [1]. Theirpedagogy targets traditional EE students. Sakar and Craig showed several projects to incorporatePIC microcontrollers into a computer architecture course [2]. Birsan and Sharad introduced ajust-in-time approach to teach embedded systems [3]. Meshkova et al describe a novellaboratory and project course called SMEAGOL (Small, Embedded, Advanced and GenericObjects Laboratory) that incorporated several active learning approaches [4]. Ferreira et alpresented a multifunctional module called MILES (Microcontroller Learning System) formicrocontroller-based system

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Walk, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

objectives. A detailed questionnaire has beendeveloped and used in several courses to gather information on the opinions and reflections ofstudents on the learning opportunities offered them. In this unique survey, presented to thestudent not as a course evaluation but as survey of the student‟s opinions of his/her own learning,students are asked to evaluate their own ability to understand and apply the course knowledgeand skills objectives. Students are asked also to rate the course various learning opportunities –lectures, text, laboratories, etc. – insofar as each opportunity aided their learning in each courseobjective.The survey has provided valuable new information to the instructor to measure and meet notonly continuous improvements in

Conference Session

Computer Education Innovations I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alisa Gilmore, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Herbert Detloff, University of Nebraska, Lincoln at Omaha

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

thefurther integration of the CEENBoT™. These included suggestions for instructional refinementsfor this course and suggestions to achieve a cohesive integration of the platform into othercourses. Students suggested the need for a dedicated laboratory structure for this class, the needto expand upon and refine laboratory instruction, the need to achieve a steady-state in platformdevelopment, and the need to separate the course into two separate courses to allow for adedicated course in mobile robotics. They also recommended that the integration of theCEENBoT™ into the 4-year CEEN sequence continue to be developed and coordinated betweeninstructors.Programming exercises with the CEENBoT™ required the electronics engineering majors to“catch up on some

Conference Session

Engineering Education in Africa and the Middle East

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Duda, Grove City College

Tagged Divisions

International

the educational process. The program is called the SecondaryScience and Mathematics Teachers' Program5 (SESEMAT). The subsequent adoption of theprogram made biology, chemistry and physics compulsory for secondary students. TheSESEMAT program also recognized the limitations that the Ugandan educational system has in Page 15.551.3trying to meet the need to add the applied science component to the educational process; namely,the lack of resources (lab infrastructure, lab equipment and supplies, etc.). One component ofthe SESEMAT program is the development of applied laboratories using readily availablesupplies and to teach the teachers how to use

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Mehrabian, University of Central Florida; Walter Buchanan, Texas A&M University; Alireza Rahrooh, University of Central Florida; Tarig Ali, University of Central Florida; Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

randomfor the same assessment for the same course. This is applicable to cases in which we use randomquestion generation functions in the online course management systems. Faculty may have to gothrough a period of “trial and error” phase before they can master this method. It also requiresmore time and dedication in crafting online assessments for the courses with less availableresources for the faculty.4. “Hands-on” Demonstration of Concept: In hands-on laboratory environments, some facultywould prefer their students demonstrate their understanding of the concept. This is particularlyapplicable to engineering technology course assessment where hands-on application of theconcept is vital to students learning assessment. In such cases, such as a