Conference Session

Computers in Education 8 - Video Technology

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yiyang Li, Old Dominion University; Yuzhong Shen, Old Dominion University; Charles Sukenik, Old Dominion University; Brian Sanders, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide; Pauline Delacruz, Old Dominion University; Justin Mason, Old Dominion University

are limited. Inscience and engineering education, laboratory experiments are important components becausethey set the stage for practical experience in understanding theoretical concepts or directlysolving real-world problems. Students often gain more experience and knowledge fromexperimental labs than from purely theoretical lectures. Computer-based modeling andsimulation (M&S) methodologies have great potential to address this issue. By building highlyrealistic 3D teaching environments that emulate the real classroom, in which the equipment andtools needed for experimentation are configured and equipped, students not only can obtain anauthentic learning experience, but can also avoid potential hazards on human or equipmentinvolved in

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Yost, University of Detroit Mercy; Mohan Krishnan, University of Detroit Mercy; Mark Paulik, University of Detroit Mercy

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

studentswith the focused knowledge they need to master in a single course. Currently, there are notenough ECE faculty to teach the CS students separate from the EE students.)3.2.3 Advanced Electronic Systems Page 13.421.7The Advanced Electronics Systems lecture and laboratory courses that students take in the Fallterm of the junior year are additional courses constructed to fulfill the philosophy of the spiral Figure 3: Final Project System Block Diagramcurriculum. In earlier courses in the spiral containing electronic circuit topical content, a mixeddevice-system treatment was adopted. Here a transition is made to a

Conference Session

Innovations in ChE Labs

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Kirk Schulz; Adrienne Minerick

their classroom desk. UFPME experiments wereconducted on folding tables and chairs in a large loading dock. The authors recommend thatwhen conducting these experiments with greater than 25 students, a few Laboratory Assistants berecruited to help set up and facilitate the 30 to 40-minute experiments.1. Charged up on ElectrophoresisActivities associated with the Charged Up On Electrophoresis experiment span four contactsessions, but only two need to be dedicated solely to this topic. The first is an introductorylecture that reviews basic knowledge, industrial applications, and teaches the students importantequations and procedures. At this first contact meeting, a preassignment and experimentalprocedure is handed out; the preassignment is due

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University; Kenneth W. Van Treuren, Baylor University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Treuren is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering at Baylor University. He received his B. S. in Aeronautical Engineering from the USAF Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado and his M. S. in Engineering from Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey. After serving as USAF pilot in KC-135 and KC-10 aircraft, he completed his DPhil in Engineering Sciences at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom and returned to the USAF Academy to teach heat transfer and propulsion systems. At Baylor University, he teaches courses in laboratory techniques, fluid mechanics, energy systems, and propulsion systems, as well as freshman engineering. Research interests include renewable energy to include small wind

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harry H. Cheng, University of California, Davis

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #10694C-STEM Curriculum for Integrated Computing and STEM Education (Cur-riculum Exchange)Prof. Harry H. Cheng, University of California, Davis Harry H. Cheng is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Graduate Group in Computer Science, and Graduate Group in Education at the University of California, Davis, where he is also the Director of the UC Davis Center for Integrated Computing and STEM Education (http://c-stem.ucdavis.edu) and Director of the Integration Engineering Laboratory. His current research includes developing computing and robotics technologies and integrate them into

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Herbert Hess

ofintroducing high-performance dc machines and servo systems, improved understanding of the inductionmachine through practical speed control, and more flexible laboratory investigation opportunities.Emphasis in this paper is on working within the existing curriculum; suggestions are presented about howto modify the curriculum to accommodate these ideas. Capstone design projects also present an expandedopportunity for marrying a variety of subjects to energy conversion in a group setting. The advent of theadjustable speed drive presents a wonderful opportunity for increased excitement in the teaching ofelectromechanical energy conversion.References[1] Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Adjustable Speed Drives Directory (Pleasant Hill, CA:EPRI

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Labs & Projects - New Opportunities

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Gloria Guohua Ma, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Siben Dasgupta, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Anthony William Duva, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

real vibration systems. Glean et.al. [5] developed some laboratory experiments, which not only to foster a better understanding ofthe principles of the system dynamics course, but also expose students to the various tools usedin making engineering measurements. Sridhara and White [6] developed five different labs withdonated equipment to measure the frequency of the vibration system, as well as to teach studentshow to use accelerometer. Ruhala [7], [8] developed four free vibration and five forced vibrationexperiments with commercially available translational system and one rotational lumped masssystem.Electromechanical system I course is a required undergraduate course for 5th year students inElectromechanical program at Wentworth Institute

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 11: Curricular and Program Innovations

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay A. Weitzen, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Md Mamunur Rashid, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Stephen Johnston, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Eric L. Maase, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; David J. Willis, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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First-Year Programs

week. Each of the Page 26.65.24 lecture sections, with approximately 150-200 students each, was subdivided into laboratorysections run by a Teaching Assistant (TA) with a maximum of 19 students per lab section. Thelectures were a mix of topics ranging from how to get around campus, student clubs andactivities, time management, general engineering design concepts, engineering ethics,engineering economics, and talks from industry and faculty. Laboratory work consisted ofseveral team-based design projects generally using low cost elements such as Popsicle sticks orsoup cans and tried to teach general engineering design principles. Two full-time

Conference Session

Virtual and Distance Experimentation

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Matthew Joordens; John Long; John Florance

home campus. For students posted overseas, on-campusattendance at lab classes is virtually impossible.Deakin University teaches numerous off-campus students who live locally, interstate, andoverseas.4 In developing its undergraduate engineering courses, including electronics, theUniversity needed a means to deliver practical education to off-campus students. TheUniversity has applied numerous strategies in delivering laboratory activities for distanceeducation, including week-end practical classes, Internet-controlled experiments,5-10simulations,11-13 at-home activities or projects, where the student obtains his own materials,14and experimental kits issued to students.15,16 To satisfy this need in the case of first-yearelectronics, we have

Collection

2013 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Muhammet Ceylan; Aybala Usta; Fatma Barut; Ramazan Asmatulu

engagement.  Information, advice, and guidance in making informed higher education (HE) choices.  Preparation, including developing realistic expectations and skills.  Induction and transition support.  Social engagement with peers and HE staff.  Integrated or aligned academic development.  A range of student services.  Monitoring and data using.  Comprehensive curriculum design, learning, teaching, and related assessments.Another study also showed that the most effective freshmen student retention programs addressseveral major components, including financial aid packages; course and laboratory availabilityand content; and the implementation of support mechanisms such as tutoring, mentoring,engagement, and

Collection

2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Madina Mansurova; Darkhan Akhmed-Zaki; Anna Pyrkova

attraction of additional resources, such, as thetasks by case studies; reports on the practical and laboratory glossary, animations, screencasts which can be used in anassignments implementation. interactive mode. For example, the videos created by the From learning outcomes, teaching methods, studentactivities and methods of knowledge assessment are formed HyperCam program can be used for demonstration ofinterrelated chains, for example, such as: opportunities of the software (fig. 1, 2). "Skills application” ↔ «Performing of laboratory tasks» For good

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators 4: Tips and Tools

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ivan Detchev, University of Calgary; Elena Rangelova, University of Calgary; Sheng Lun (Christine) Cao, University of Calgary

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New Engineering Educators

ahierarchy used for the classification of learning tasks (see Table 1). At the lowest level of thehierarchy is ”remembering”, i.e., where only memorizing facts is required, while at the highestlevel is ”creating”, i.e., where a great deal of critical thinking is necessary. In addition, actionverbs depicting the learning tasks can be grouped under a specific level in the hierarchy (seeTable 1). When expressing the learning outcomes for an entire course (e.g., in the courseoutline), for a course module, for homework or laboratory assignments, or for lesson planning ingeneral, it is recommended to use such action verbs. If possible and/or applicable the alignedcourse components (i.e., the learning outcomes, the learning and teaching exercises in

Collection

1981 North Midwest Section

Authors

David A. Carlson; Clyde E. Work

... ~ Based Graphics Laboratory The Michigan Tech computer graphics laboratory consistsof an IBM 4341 computer system running under the VM operatingsystem with a variety of graphical devices for userinteraction. The main computer, housed in the AdministrationBuilding, is connected to the laboratory site which islocated in the Mechanical Engineering-Engineering MechanicsBuilding. Inp_ut and output lines are available to connectthe graphics facility with other computer facilities locateddirectly in the teaching and research laboratories. The system hardware is described in schematic form inFigure 1. Note that the system currently supports vectorrefresh (7), storage tube (5), and-alpha numeric

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Dynamics II - Feel the Vibe

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Shengyong Zhang, Purdue University Northwest

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Mechanical Engineering

-vibrationexperiments developed for an engineering vibration laboratory course. These experiments arebuilt for measuring the transient or steady-state response of a lumped mass system with eithersingle or multiple degrees of freedom. It is concluded that the laboratory experiments areeffective in helping students understand the vibration theory and provide an increased level ofintellectual excitement for the course. McDaniel and Archer [3] develop a full-scaleexperimental laboratory for teaching a mechanical vibration course. Forced vibration testing isemployed to excite a one-story building constructed by students. The testing is designed toexperimentally determine the building’s natural frequencies, mode shapes, and damping.Excitations along the vertical and

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University; William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University; Terence Geyer, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

class, excused absences will not be counted. This class is structured as fourhours of lecture per week. Professor 2 teaches the same class with attendance is taken with adaily sign-in sheet. The attendance policy includes a penalty for missing class. The policy asstated in the course syllabus is: “Missing class will have a very negative impact on your finalgrade for the course. Three to five unexcused absences will reduce your course point total by10% and six or more unexcused absences will reduce your course point total by 25%.” From this,you will notice that a significant harmful outcome on the student’s final course grade resultsfrom repeatedly missing class.TECH 320 Non-Metallics, uses a lecture/laboratory mode of instruction. Professor 4

Conference Session

Let’s Get Pumped: Innovative Approaches for Better Student Engagement

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Hochstein, Manhattan College; Goli Nossoni, Manhattan College; Mohab El-Hakim, Manhattan College

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Paper ID #19459Adopting an ACI/ASCE Competition as a Learning Tool in Civil EngineeringMaterials ClassDr. Daniel Hochstein, Manhattan College Dr. Daniel Hochstein is an Assistant Professor at Manhattan College and he received his PhD from Columbia University in 2013. He teaches civil engineering courses in the areas of engineering mechanics and materials, probability and statistics, and structural design. His research interests include studying the mechanical and thermal properties of lightweight concrete and performing accelerated weathering, durability, and aging tests on civil engineering materials.Dr. Goli Nossoni

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yi Guo, Stevens Institute of Technology; Shubo Zhang, Stevens Institute of Technology; Arthur Ritter, Stevens Institute of Technology; Hong Man, Stevens Institute of Technology

sized microrobot navigating inthe human’s GI tract. In particular, we built a simulation module in Webots 3D simulator, wherethe microrobot navigates along the GI tract and detects abnormality through an onboard camera.Using the case study and the laboratory module, we teach students building components of amicrorobot, and basic behaviors for robot navigation and detection.IntroductionIn the same way MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS) technologies provided new medicaldevices in the 80s, recent development in nanotechnology is enabling the manufacturing ofnanobiosensors and actuators to improve cell biology interfaces and biomolecular applications.As a consequence, nanorobotics and nanomedicine have evolved from pure science fiction to arapid

Conference Session

Capstone Design and Innovations in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Selahattin Ozcelik, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Nuri Yilmazer, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Reza Nekovei, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Electrical and Computer

education research and engineering outreach camps. Yilmaz is a member of the Eta Kappa Nu Electrical Engineering Honor Society, as well as IEEE and ASEE.Dr. Selahattin Ozcelik, Texas A&M University, KingsvilleProf. Nuri Yilmazer, Texas A&M University, Kingsville Nuri Yilmazer received a B.S. degree in electrical and electronics engineering from Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey in 1996, and M.S. and PhD degrees in electrical and computer engineering from the Uni- versity of Florida and Syracuse University in 2000 and 2006, respectively. He worked as a Post Doctoral Research Associate in Computational Electromagnetics Laboratory at Syracuse University from 2006 to 2007. He is currently working as an Assistant

Conference Session

Simulation and Virtual Instrumentation

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Uhlig, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University; John Watson, National University; Howard Evans, National University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

students can participate in real-time hands-on physical experiments remotely, • Blogs/wikis – these tools may substitute for threaded discussion, and • Podcasting – several universities have augmented on-line courses by offering podcasts of discussions or lecture. Pertinent details such as ways to incorporate lecture, assignments and laboratory exercises are summarized. We distinguish between synchronous and asynchronous on-line teaching. The results of our research show that on-line, Page 12.579.3 with some scheduled real-time voice conferencing compares favorably with

Conference Session

Using Real-World Examples

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Southern University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Lucian Ionel Cioca, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

influencing undergraduate Hispanic and other minority students’ decision to considerengineering as their major; 3) Dual programs for Community Colleges and summer programs aswell as High Schools at one of the institution are providing access for pre-college minority andwomen students to careers in engineering and technology; 4) Our project aims to develop andestablish an integrated research-oriented educational facility to support and enhance teachingand learning in these areas, by providing a set of comprehensive laboratory experiments,teaching and learning modules; and 5) The design and implementation of a computationalworkbench for simulating hybrid power systems and distributed energy resources.2. Curriculum ChangesEngineering and technology

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Electrical and Control Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dustyn Roberts P.E., University of Delaware; Andrew Peter Borowski, University of Delaware

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Support Hands-on Learning in the Teaching of Control and Systems Theory,” Engineering Education, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 62–73, Jul. 2014.[5] P. S. Shiakolas and D. Piyabongkarn, “Development of a real-time digital control system with a hardware-in- the-loop magnetic levitation device for reinforcement of controls education,” IEEE Transactions on Education, vol. 46, no. 1, pp. 79–87, Feb. 2003.[6] R. M. Reck and R. S. Sreenivas, “Developing a new affordable DC motor laboratory kit for an existing undergraduate controls course,” in American Control Conference (ACC), 2015, 2015, pp. 2801–2806.[7] S. S. Nudehi, P. E. Johnson, and G. S. Duncan, “A control systems laboratory for undergraduate mechanical engineering

Conference Session

Hands-on Active Learning

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aurenice Menezes Oliveira, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

@mtu.eduAbstractThe traditional way engineering and engineering technology courses are taught is based ontraditional lecture and laboratory experiments, which are still the most frequent teaching methodsused nowadays around the world. On the other hand, active learning methodologies grounded inscientific research in education have been attracting considerable attention over the past yearswith numerous research studies indicating the efficacy of such learning styles.In this article, the author addresses the main challenges and shares active learning strategies usedto encourage active learning and engagement among students in face-to-face ElectricalEngineering Technology (EET) courses. The implementation of active learning, cooperativelearning and problem

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Best Papers

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anahid Behrouzi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Daniel Kuchma, Tufts University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

’ hands-on exploration of aconcept occurs prior to formal instruction. In the course, student exploration of fundamentalstructural engineering concepts was facilitated through the following activities: (i) full-classphysical demonstrations led by the instructor during lecture, (ii) small-group experimentation ina laboratory setting, and (iii) case studies highlighting both failures and exemplarynatural/engineered structures presented via instructor lectures and supplementary multi-mediamaterials. The objective of this paper is demonstrate how the “exploration before theory”approach can be implemented and what is required to accomplish the hands-on, inquiry,discussion, and formal teaching aspects that comprise this teaching style. Associated with

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Erdogan Sener

, the faculty serveas coaches while students create their own knowledge/understanding by discussing and “doing” together (i.e.experimental learning 3). Inherent in this approach are collaborating groups or teams which can be in terms ofi Znformd groups: Groups of short term, brought together on a random or semi-structured basis during a class period to solve a problem, answer a question, or do hands-on work to break the monotony of a lecture dominated class and focus students on the main theme for that period of class. Fornud groups: groups for longer periods and longer undertakings involving group research and class presentations, laboratory work, computer work, etc. Base Groups: Groups for periods even

Conference Session

Community Engagement in Diverse Contexts

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brandon S. Field, University of Southern Indiana; Adam Giles Tennant; David J. Ellert PE, University of Southern Indiana

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division

, soilclassification, and includes eight laboratory experiments. The course content matches very wellwith the knowledge needed to produce a geotechnical report such as required at the Minka site.From the faculty members prior experience teaching the course, it was desired to have the lab bea more dynamic and formative experience for the students. To do this, the Soil Mechanics classincorporated the Minka site soil into the laboratory portion of the class. A formative approachwas taken to the individual labs that would all come together to produce a summative project of ageotechnical report of the Minka site.For the first lab and before ground was broken at the Minka sites by the contractor, studentscollected soil samples at various depths to determine the

Conference Session

K-12 Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

William Thomson; Donald Orlich; Richard Zollars

designed to be mobile. A typical application will consist of two units, one atWSU and one that can be brought into the K-12 classroom. By linking the two via the Internetwe can provide real-time audio and visual between the two sites. Thus a teacher and their classcould have a virtual face-to-face interaction with the faculty member at WSU, similar to what wasdone in co-TEACH. A more exciting application of this technology will be to bring the K-12students into the faculty member’s research laboratory to let them see activities and equipmentthat would not be accessible to them at their school. We also wish to obtain better follow-up on student attitudes concerning engineering aftertheir teachers have been participants in our program. We are

Conference Session

Research! Research! Research! in Faculty Development

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ariana C. Vasquez, Colorado School of Mines; Amy Hermundstad Nave, Colorado School of Mines; Sam Spiegel, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Divisions

Faculty Development Division

Paper ID #29070”It’s been a while”: Faculty reflect on their experiences implementingwhat they learned during an intensive summer programDr. Ariana C Vasquez, Colorado School of Mines Ariana Vasquez is the DeVries Post-Doctoral Fellow at Colorado School of Mines. She earned her doc- torate in Educational Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin. Ariana’s research focuses on motivation, learning, and achievement. Her research is driven by a desire to find solutions to educational problems in the classrooms. Her work experience while at UT Austin, included time at the Charles A. Dana Center, the Center for Teaching

Conference Session

Engineering and Engineering Technology Transfer and the Two-Year College Student Part 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University; David Quintero, San Francisco State University; Fatemeh Khalkhal, San Francisco State University; Zhaoshuo Jiang, San Francisco State University; Zhuwei Qin, San Francisco State University; Jenna Wong, San Francisco State University; Yiyi Wang, San Francisco State University; Wenshen Pong, P.E., San Francisco State University; Robert Petrulis

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

Paper ID #37276Development and First-Year Outcomes of a NSF-Funded Summer ResearchInternship Program to Engage Community College Students in EngineeringResearchDr. Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University Dr. Xiaorong Zhang is an Associate Professor in Computer Engineering in the School of Engineering at San Francisco State University (SFSU). She is the Director of the Intelligent Computing and Embedded Systems Laboratory (ICE Lab) at SFSU. She has broad research experience in human-machine interfaces, embedded systems, and engineering education. She is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award to develop the next

Collection

2020 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Meeting

Authors

Samuel C Lieber PE, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ashish D Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Delivery to Support the Industrial Role of a Mechanical Engineering TechnologistAbstractThe COVID-19 Pandemic has created widespread disruption in higher education. This has beenespecially felt in the engineering field, which has traditionally relied on applied laboratories todeliver course material effectively and efficiently. In particular, courses in the Mechatronicdomain that integrate mechanical components, electrical systems, and programing rely heavilyon applied labs to instruct students on this interdisciplinary topic through hands-on activities. AtNew Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), these applied labs have been facilitated in theMechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program by using a

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

La Verne Abe Harris, Arizona State University; Rajeswari Sundararajan, Arizona State University; David Machado-Aranda, Northwestern University Medical School; David A. Dean, Northwestern University Medical School

awarded the 2004 Chair Award for the outstanding paper of the American Society of Engineering Educators Engineering Design Graphics Division.Rajeswari Sundararajan, Arizona State University Rajeswari Sundararajan received the BSEE (Honors) degree from the University of Madras, India in 1981, the MSEE degree from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in 1988 and the PhDEE from the Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe, in 1993. Currently she is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology at Arizona State University (ASU), Mesa, AZ. Her teaching and research interests include applications of high voltages for biotechnology and medicine and