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2001 Annual Conference

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Marilyn Smith

Session 2602 The Virtual Laboratory: Technology Enhancement for Engineering Education Marilyn Smith, Narayanan Komerath School of Aerospace Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332-0150AbstractThis paper continues to report on research that seeks to define the proper role of technology toenhance learning in engineering education. The first application addressed was that ofaugmenting traditional classroom lectures so that classroom and homework time becomes

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2001 Annual Conference

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Joseph Orlins

Session 2793 Water Resources Engineering in Freshman Clinic Laboratory Joseph J. Orlins Civil and Environmental Engineering Rowan University, Glassboro, New JerseyAbstractThe first-year engineering experience at Rowan University includes a multi-disciplinary courseentitled Freshman Clinic. This introductory course includes weekly lecture and laboratorysessions. The laboratory portion allows the students an opportunity to experience fourengineering disciplines (Civil/Environmental, Chemical, Electrical/Computer, and Mechanical)for three weeks

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2000 Annual Conference

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Maurice F Aburdene; Jaskeerat S. Baweja; Richard J. Kozick

Session 1620 Interactive Signals and Systems Laboratories Using Notebooks Maurice F. Aburdene, Richard J. Kozick, Jaskeerat S. Baweja Bucknell UniversityAbstractThis paper presents three interactive signal processing laboratories that use Matlab programslinked to a Microsoft Word document (a “notebook”). The active filter analysis and design,convolution and concert halls, and spectral analysis labs are designed for third-year students in asignals and systems course. These labs engage the students in the learning process by providingthem with the opportunity to experiment and ask “what if” questions

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2000 Annual Conference

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Nickolas S. Jovanovic

Session 2633 The Virtual Classroom and Laboratory for Thermodynamics Education Nickolas S. Jovanovic University of Arkansas at Little Rock1. IntroductionMechanical engineering technology (MET) students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock(UALR) are using World Wide Web Course Tools (WebCT) and CyclePad software to enhancetheir understanding of the thermodynamic cycles employed in important technologies such asrefrigeration equipment, automobile engines, and power plants. WebCT is a commercial, web-based software package for designing and

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2001 Annual Conference

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Edward Fisher; Anton Pintar; Kirk Schulz

Session 1313 CAPSTONE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY COURSES AT MICHIGAN TECH Anton J. Pintar, Edward R. Fisher, and Kirk H. Schulz Michigan Technological University Session on Capstone Design Issues in Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering Division 2001 ASEE Annual Meeting Albuquerque, NM June 25, 2001 ABSTRACTAfter a switch from quarters to semesters in academic year 2000-01

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2001 Annual Conference

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Gary Crossman

Session 2247 A CD-ROM Based Laboratory in Fluid Mechanics Gary R. Crossman Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23529AbstractAn existing junior level laboratory course, MET 335, Fluid Mechanics Laboratory, was modifiedto be presented in a digitally videotaped format and subsequently converted to CD-ROM. Theadditional presentation method was developed to accommodate distance-learning students whohave limited or no access to campus facilities. All students enrolled in the course havecompleted an associate degree in mechanical engineering technology, civil

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2001 Annual Conference

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Patrick Tebbe; Bijan Sepahpour

Session: 1566 The Challenges of an Integrated Laboratory Course Sequence Patrick A. Tebbe and Bijan Sepahpour The College of New JerseyINTRODUCTION The engineering program at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) offers undergraduatedegrees in engineering science with specialties in one of the areas of Mechanical, Electrical, orComputer Engineering and Engineering Management. The main goal of the department is towell prepare the graduates for entry-level positions in industry and/or to continue graduatestudies. The mission statement of the department reflects on all necessary

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1998 Annual Conference

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Lang-Wah Lee; Tamer Ceylan

Session 3226 ENGINEERING DESIGN EDUCATION IN THERMAL SYSTEMS LABORATORY Lang Wah Lee Tamer Ceylan Department of Mechanical/Industrial Engineering University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI 53818ABSTRACT: This paper presents four methods to integrate design to an equipment-intensivelaboratory course. These four methods are: (1) design of measurement systems with a graphicalprogramming method; (2) design of components for testing; (3

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1998 Annual Conference

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Harish K. Krishnaswamy; Ryan B. Wicker

Session 3626 A FLUID MECHANICS LABORATORY NOZZLE DESIGN EXPERIENCE Ryan B. Wicker, Harish K. Krishnaswamy The University of Texas at El Paso Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department El Paso, Texas 79968AbstractAs part of a four week fluid mechanics laboratory, students were challenged to design andmanufacture the least restrictive flow nozzle for a standard test condition within several designconstraints. The Nozzle Design Challenge (NDC) combined analysis, design, manufacturing, andexperimentation. Each

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1998 Annual Conference

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Anton Pintar

Session 2213 INTEGRATING PROCESS SAFETY INTO THE UNIT OPERATIONS LABORATORY A.J. Pintar Department of Chemical Engineering Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI 49931 ABSTRACTChemical process safety has been an integral part of the unit operations laboratory course atMichigan Technological University since 1982. The students are directly involved with thesafety program, which is called “PAWS” for “Prevent Accidents With Safety”. The maingoals of

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1998 Annual Conference

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Thomas J. Crowe; Herman Budiman; Elin M. Wicks

Session 3557 Interactive Multimedia: An Alternative to Manufacturing Laboratories Thomas J. Crowe, Elin M. Wicks, and Herman Budiman University of Missouri - ColumbiaABSTRACTTo ensure the continuation of important laboratory experiences, a new approach tomanufacturing process laboratories is undertaken. A multimedia software package is beingconstructed to allow students to explore a virtual industrial park. The industrial park iscomposed of five virtual companies: a machine shop, a welding shop, a materials lab, a sheetmetal shop, and a foundry-forging company

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1997 Annual Conference

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Stephen P. DeWeerth; Clinton D. Knight

Session 1532 A Distance Learning Laboratory for Engineering Education Clinton D. Knight, Stephen P. DeWeerth Georgia Institute of TechnologyIntroductionThe World Wide Web (WWW) got its start as a publishing medium and soon evolved into alarge worldwide repository of heterogeneous material1. Educators quickly realized the potentialof the Web for “distance learning,” as hypertext material and multimedia segments could bedelivered across computer networks via a simple, user-friendly interface. And while hypertextcertainly promotes efficient learning and caters to diverse learning styles, WWW

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1997 Annual Conference

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Don McMurchie

Session 1547 A Materials Science Laboratory Serves a Program Don McMurchie, Ph.D Oregon Institute of Technology AbstractMost of the time a laboratory is used to serve one course, which may or may not be offered everyterm during the academic year. This paper suggests a way to utilize one lab, in this case a materialsscience lab, to serve other lab courses across the curriculum. Minimum lab elements, along withtheir development, are described. Courses that may benefit from this lab are listed, as are therequirements for

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1997 Annual Conference

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Jerry A. Caskey

Session 1526 A Polymer Analysis Laboratory at Rose-Hulman Institute Jerry A. Caskey, Professor Department of Chemical Engineering Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology AbstractThe production and processing of materials into finished goods constitutes a large part ofour present economy. A significant portion of new products are developed frompolymeric materials. The chemical engineering department at Rose-Hulman introducedan elective course in Polymer Engineering some years ago. In keeping with our beliefthat the student understands and appreciates

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1998 Annual Conference

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Richard J. Reid

Session 1253 A Virtual Laboratory For The Introductory Engineering Course Professor Richard J. Reid Computer Science Department Michigan State UniversityAbstract - The new version of our introductory course for engineering students gives the studentsexperience with virtual (physical) devices and has them also learn about computer-based tools forworking with the underlying mathematics and physics, and for reporting their accomplishments.Students still learn about programming, but without much of the syntactic and semantic rigors ofa computer language per

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1999 Annual Conference

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Timothy Robert Wyatt; Pedro Arduino; Emir Jose Macari

Session 1620 Assessment of a Virtual Laboratory for Geotechnical Engineering Timothy Robert Wyatt, Pedro Arduino, Emir Jose Macari Georgia Tech / University of Washington / Georgia TechAbstractIn the study of engineering science phenomena, there is no substitute for hands-on experienceopportunities. However, despite the extent to which laboratories are commonplace inengineering education, many obstacles stand in the way of achieving satisfactory hands-onexperience. The cost of laboratories and associated experiments, in terms of time, space, andfinances, limits the complexity of experiments that can be performed

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1999 Annual Conference

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Ilya Grinberg

Session 1633 Integrated Electrical Laboratory with Internet-based Distance Learning Capabilities Ilya Grinberg State University of New York, College at Buffalo1. IntroductionStudents of electric power technology and electric machines traditionally perform hands-onactivities in a physical laboratory. Using Lab-Volt’s standard electrical power training system(EMS), students are guided by instructional manuals to set up modular components, makeelectrical connections among various components, and perform measurements and experimentson the actual, physical equipment

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1998 Annual Conference

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V. Waheed; V. Nallaperumal; S. A. Chickamenahalli

Session 2259 LABVIEW BASED ELECTRIC MACHINES LABORATORY INSTRUMENTATION S. A. Chickamenahalli, V. Nallaperumal, V. Waheed Wayne State University/Wayne State University/Patti EngineeringAbstract This paper presents an innovative instrumentation project that consisted of interface of adc motor-generator set to an IBM PC using National Instruments Data Acquisition (NIDAQ)tools and display of experimental data using LabVIEW software. The goal was to achieve real-time measurement and display of experiment waveforms on the PC screen and store thesewaveforms for later use in reports, illustrations

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1998 Annual Conference

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Will Manion; Ronald Kozlowski; Mike Scott; Lynn E. Katz; Lenly J. Weathers

Session 2251 A Multimedia Based Laboratory Course for Environmental Engineering Lynn E. Katz1, Lenly J. Weathers2, Ronald Kozlowski2, Mike Scott2 and Will Manion2 1 University of Texas at Austin /2University of MaineAbstractThe focus of this project is on the development of interactive multi-media laboratory modules toaccompany a physical laboratory course in environmental engineering process dynamics. Thecourseware modules are intended to enhance the laboratory experience by ensuring that studentshave a firm grasp of

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1998 Annual Conference

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Jim Henry

3513 Running Laboratory Experiments via the World Wide Web Jim Henry The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga AbstractThe chemical engineering laboratories at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga have beenmade available for students to use via the World Wide Web. Students can conduct labexperiments from remote sites. This paper describes the hardware and software that is used forthis facility and discusses strengths and "opportunities for improvement" that have been observedin this development.The web address for the lab is

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Innovations in Experiments and Modeling

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert P. Hesketh, Rowan University; Barnabas Gao, Rowan University; Kirti M Yenkie, Rowan University; Swapana Subbarao Jerpoth, Rowan University; David Anthony Theuma, Rowan University; Sean Curtis, Rowan University; Michael Fracchiolla, Rowan University; C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University; Mariano Javier Savelski, Rowan University; Steven Roth, Rowan University; Emma Marie Padros, Rowan University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Paper ID #43351A Novel Laboratory-Scale Pilot Plant StudyDr. Robert P. Hesketh, Rowan University Robert Hesketh is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. He received his B.S. in 1982 from the University of Illinois and his Ph.D. from the University of Delaware in 1987. After his Ph.D. he conducted research at the University of Cambridge. Dr. Hesketh has demonstrated an enthusiasm for engineering education and has contributed to the improvement of engineering education in many ways. Robert is a highly motivated professor in both undergraduate and graduate education and has received 12 education and 2

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Hands-On Learning in ET I

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, The University of Toledo

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Paper ID #42902Enhancing MET Education: Innovation through Laboratory Equipment DevelopmentDr. Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo Dr. Carmen Cioc is an accomplished Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) at The University of Toledo, passionate about teaching and innovation in pedagogical strategies. She has an extensive career in academia and research, demonstrating strong expertise in engineering education and tribology. Her career includes various leadership positions, such as ASEE Campus Rep., Director in the ASEE North Central Section Board, ASEE-ETD-MET Heads Committee member, ELATES Fellow

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Pedagogical Innovations in Laboratory Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2011-1079: ASSESSMENT OF A LABORATORY ORIENTED STUDYCURRICULUMMysore Narayanan, Miami University DR. MYSORE NARAYANAN obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Liverpool, England in the area of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He joined Miami University in 1980 and teaches a wide variety of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering courses. He has been invited to contribute articles to several encyclopedias and has published and presented dozens of papers at local, regional , national and international conferences. He has also designed, developed, organized and chaired several conferences for Miami University and conference sessions for a variety of organizations. He is a senior member of IEEE

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jianyu Liang, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Terri A. Camesano, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-1397: DEVELOPING INQUIRY-BASED NANOBIOTECHNOL-OGY LABORATORY EXPERIENCE FOR SOPHOMORESJianyu Liang, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Jianyu Liang is Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering. She received her Ph.D. from Brown University in 2005. She joined WPI in September 2004 and has established a Nanomanufacturing and Nanomaterials Laboratory at WPI. Her recent work has focused on developing novel nanomanufac- turing approaches, investigating inter-facial properties at nanometer scale, and exploring the applications of nanomaterials in biotechnology, fuel cells and batteries.Terri A. Camesano, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Terri A. Camesano is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at

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1999 Annual Conference

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Rochelle Payne Ondracek

Session 2358 Multimedia Virtual Laboratories for Introductory Materials Science Courses Rochelle Payne Ondracek University of Nebraska - LincolnAbstract"More real-world examples" is a frequent comment from students on course evaluations for anintroductory materials science course at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). Sincestudents who are exposed to actual case histories remember concepts better and are moreenthusiastic, we are developing virtual laboratory multimedia modules using MacromediaAuthorware. The goals of this project are to expose

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1999 Annual Conference

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Robert E. Bruninga; Dave D. Myre

Session 2302 United States Naval Academy Space Systems Laboratory Course LCDR Dave D. Myre, USN, CDR Robert E. Bruninga, USN (Ret.) Department of Aerospace Engineering United States Naval AcademyI. IntroductionThe Astronautics track at the United States Naval Academy (USNA) is one of two tracks offeredin the Aerospace Engineering Department leading to the award of a Bachelor of Science inAerospace Engineering. In a recent curriculum revision, a new laboratory course was added tothe Astronautics program. This was motivated by the need for

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1999 Annual Conference

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R. L Alan Jordan; Eric W. Tisdale

Session 3663 USING DATA ACQUISITION in the FLUID POWER LABORATORY R. L. Alan Jordan, Eric Tisdale Dept. of Mechanical Engineering Technology Purdue University – Muncie, Indiana/ Manufacturing Engineering Technology Ball State University Muncie, IndianaABSTRACT: The fluid power laboratory provides many opportunities for automatic measurementof data. This paper discusses an experiment where data was acquired both manually andautomatically. LabView2 software and a data

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1999 Annual Conference

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Raji Sundarajaran; Christina Sisterna; Charles A. Lipari; Robert W. Nowlin

Session 2647 VHDL Modeling and Synthesis in the Laboratory Charles. A. Lipari, Cristian Sisterna, Raji Sundarajaran and Robert W. Nowlin Arizona State University-EastABSTRACTNew industry digital design automation tools available at the Department of Electronics andComputer Engineering Technology of Arizona State University-East require special attention asto the methods and practices required to develop real-world applications. Realization in thelaboratory specifies and amplifies this knowledge to the student of digital systems design. Theaim of this paper is to detail all the necessary steps to realize

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1999 Annual Conference

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John T. Bell; H. Scott Fogler

Session 3613 Virtual Laboratory Accidents Designed to Increase Safety Awareness John T. Bell, H. Scott Fogler Department of Chemical Engineering University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2136SummarySafety rules are often disregarded in undergraduate laboratories, due to either forgetfulness orcomplacency. People remember experiencing (ÊnearÊ) accidents much longer and more vividlythan written rules; however it is unacceptable to deliberately cause accidents just to emphasizethe importance of safe lab practices. It is

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2000 Annual Conference

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Joseph R.V. Flora

Session 2451 Asking Students to Design their Own Laboratory Experiments Joseph R.V. Flora University of South Carolina – ColumbiaAbstractAn undergraduate environmental engineering laboratory class was revised to include an openexperiment in addition to traditional experiments. Each student group identified a problem,designed an experiment to address the problem, performed the experiment, and documented theresults with a laboratory report. The topics selected were remediation of acid mine drainage,evaluating different absorbents for oil spills, evaluating water quality of campus