Session 2525 A Capstone Senior Engineering Design Course: A Project Case Study and Its Subsequent History Pamela Schmaltz, Kevin Schmaltz and Paul Duesing Lake Superior State University Dan Goodrich Continental Teves, Inc.I. IntroductionA senior engineering design course can be used to develop ties with industry while givingstudents a taste of real-life project engineering. The engineering and technologycurricula at Lake Superior State University (LSSU) incorporate a two-semester,multidisciplinary capstone senior
Session 2532 Hand-Held Video Games Using a PIC Microcontroller and Graphic LCD Module: A Capstone Design Project James S. McDonald Kettering UniversityAbstractThis paper describes a capstone design project carried out by several groups of seniorundergraduate students in the author’s computer engineering capstone design course during theSummer 1998 term at Kettering University. The basic project requirement was to design and builda hand-held video game using a Microchip PIC 16C74A microcontroller, a 128×128-pixelgraphic
Paper ID #43290An In-Depth Examination of Assessment Methods for Capstone Projects—MeasuringSuccessKais Abdulmawjood, Texas A&M University at Qatar Mr. Kais Abdulmawjood is expected to complete his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Ontario Tech University in 2024. He received his Master of Science degree (MSc) in electrical engineering, electronics, and communication from Al-Mustansiriya University (Baghdad, Iraq) in 1998. His B.Sc. was in Electrical Engineering from Baghdad University (Baghdad, Iraq). Kais is currently a Manager for the laboratories of the Electrical and Computer Engineering program (ECEN) at
Controls and believes that student aerospace design competitions are ideal avenues for students to express their creativity while complementing the knowledge gained in the classroom with hands-on experience as well as promoting greater collaboration and learning across disciplines. Dr. Gururajan’s research interests are interdisciplinary and in the fields of fault tolerant flight control, real time systems, experimental flight testing using small UAS, and the design/development of natural language interaction with drones. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work-In-Progress: Student Rocketry – Out of Class Learning Experiences from a Year-Long Capstone Project at
between the DoD, Microsoft, and Universities. Radana is currently an associate professor and a Chair of the CS Dept. at Saint Martin’s University.Mr. John L. Whiteman, Saint Martin’s University John L. Whiteman is a Senior Security Engineer for Lam Research in Oregon and a part-time adjunct cybersecurity instructor at Saint Martin’s University. John received a Master of Science in Computer Science from Georgia Tech University. John holds multiple security certifications, including CISSP and CCSP. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Integrating Cybersecurity in BSCS & BSIT Senior Design Capstone Projects: A Case Study John Whiteman
ETD 365Solar Splash Competition: MTSU’s Solar Boat Team’s Design Review with an Emphasis on Recent Capstone Projects Dr. Saeed D. Foroudastan Middle Tennessee State UniversityAbstractThe Experimental Vehicles Program (EVP) at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) hascompeted in a variety of vehicle competitions annually and has been participating in the SolarSplash Challenge since 2004. The competition is held in Springfield, Ohio every year in June,and usually takes about five days to complete. Once each team is registered, the judges conducttechnical inspections of
ETD 445 Intertwining Existing Technology in Industry with Research in a Capstone Project to Create New Technological Applications Afshin Zahraee Purdue University NorthwestAbstractThe benefits of industry involvement in capstone projects have been considered and are wellknown. Industry involvement is critical in student learning as students not only gain knowledgeand experience involved in modern day problems, but also work closely with a professional intheir future field of study. Commonly, industry involvement in capstone projects involves asponsorship of design
Developing a Senior Capstone Project Course in Integrating Undergraduate Teaching and Research Sunghoon Jang+, Kenneth Markowitz+, and Aparicio Carranza* + Department of Electrical Engineering Technology * Department of Computer Engineering Technology New York City College of Technology of CUNY 300 Jay Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 Abstract: In this current study, we will discuss how to develop a course module of seniorcapstone project as an activity of the NSF STEM grant proposal which has been awarded in theyear 2006. The
A PROJECT-BASED CAPSTONE ENGINEERING DESIGNCOURSE FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREE MECHANICALENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS Eric Granlund Sohail Anwar erg100@psu.edu sxa15@psu.edu The Pennsylvania State University-Altoona 3000 Ivyside Park Altoona, PA 16601 Abstract: All the associate degree mechanical engineering technology (2MET) students at The Pennsylvania State University, Altoona College are required to take a capstone engineering design course during their fourth semester in the two-year degree program. This project-based three credit-hour course is titled “Product Design with
Developing a Senior Capstone Project Course in Integrating Undergraduate Teaching and Research Sunghoon Jang+, Kenneth Markowitz+, and Aparicio Carranza* + Department of Electrical Engineering Technology * Department of Computer Engineering Technology New York City College of Technology of CUNY 300 Jay Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 Abstract: In this current study, we will discuss how to develop a course module of seniorcapstone project as an activity of the NSF STEM grant proposal which has been awarded in theyear 2006. The
AC 2010-2035: PROJECT-ORIENTED CAPSTONE DESIGN IN CIVILENGINEERING: LINKAGES WITH INDUSTRY TO ENHANCE THE PRACTICEWaddah Akili, Iowa State University Page 15.999.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Project–Oriented Capstone Design in Civil Engineering: Linkages with Industry to Enhance the PracticeAbstract: Teaching civil engineering design through senior projects or capstone design courses,with industry involvement and support, has increased in recent years. The general trend towardincreasing the design component in engineering curricula is part of an effort to better preparegraduates for engineering practice. While some design
where he provides the strategy and vision for all the PLM services the group provides around the world. Page 17.6.3 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012Richey, French, McPherson, Symmonds, Jensen, Winn, Schrage, Cortese, Zender, Cruz An Innovative Approach to an Integrated Design and Manufacturing Multi- Site “Cloud-based” Capstone Project Michael Richey, David French, Barry McPherson, Matt Symmonds, The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA C. Greg Jensen, Joshua D. Winn, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT Daniel Schrage, Adam
AC 2010-2353: FIRST-YEAR AND CAPSTONE DESIGN PROJECTS: IS THEBOOKEND CURRICULUM APPROACH EFFECTIVE FOR SKILL GAIN?Daria Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado, Boulder DARIA KOTYS-SCHWARTZ is the Faculty Director for the Mesa State College-University of Colorado Mechanical Engineering Partnership Program and an Instructor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder. She received BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Dr. Kotys-Schwartz has focused her research in engineering student learning, retention and diversity. She is currently
A Team-based ECET Capstone Project: Design and Implementation of a Solar Insolation Measurement SystemAbstractThis paper describes an example of the successful design and implementation of a Portable Self-powered Solar Insolation Measurement System. The project was designed and implemented by ateam of three students. Furthermore, the paper explores synthesis of student learning in terms ofenhancing their team work, problem-solving and analytical thinking skills. DeVry University’sElectronics Engineering Technology/Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) program seniorproject is a four-session course sequence in which students synthesize knowledge and skillslearned in the previous courses. In the first course
Session 1793 Designing a Computer to Play Nim: A Mini-Capstone Project in Digital Design I John Greco, Ph.D. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Lafayette College Easton, PA 18042AbstractThis paper describes a design project suitable for inclusion in an introductory course indigital circuit design. The project is the design and realization of a special-purposecomputer to play the game of Nim, an ancient game involving the removal of pieces fromstacks. Two players alternate turns, and each turn consists of removing any number ofpieces from any one stack. The person taking the last
Session 3425 Involving Industry in Capstone Design Courses: Enhancing Projects, Addressing ABET Issues, and Supporting Undergraduate Engineering Practice Andrew A. Kline, Betsy M. Aller Department of Paper, Printing Science and Engineering / Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI 49008Industry can influence and actively participate in capstone design courses in a variety of ways.Recent research indicates that situating
ETD 525 Preparing Successful Professionals through an Applied Interdisciplinary Capstone Project Between Engineering Technology and Nursing Afshin Zahraee Purdue University NorthwestAbstractThis paper analyzes the interdisciplinary team approach in a capstone project involvingengineering technology and nursing students. Not only do scholars display skills at an appliedlevel, but professional growth and development are sharpened by learning to work with a groupwith various proficiencies and expertise to come to an optimal
AC 2011-1226: PROGRESS REPORT - THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHPERFORMANCE CAPSTONE PROJECT TEAMS AND THE SELECTIONPROCESSStephen W. Laguette, University of California, Santa Barbara Stephen Laguette is currently a Lecturer at the University of California, Santa Barbara in the College of Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) and the Technology Management Pro- gram and is responsible for the undergraduate ME Capstone Design program. He received his BS, MS in ME from the University of California, Los Angeles. His professional career has included executive Research and Development management positions with a number of medical device companies. He has been responsible for the creation of complex medical
drinkholding unit. The drink is then dispensed to the strategically parked robot which will thenatomically return to the original location where the user can retrieve the drink. The user canchoose from three beverage choices by pressing 1, 2, or 3 on the remote.IntroductionThe Electronic Engineering Technology Program at our university implemented several yearsago a capstone course intended to capture graduating seniors’ ability to design and implement acomplete project using design methods and tools used in today’s industry. It is a two semestercourse designed to capture many aspects of engineering and to allow the students to integrate theknowledge received over the years in the program. The Senior Design Proposal (EET 4950) isoffered during the
Session 3253 Bridge to the Future: the Freshmen Capstone Design Bridge Project at Union College F. Andrew Wolfe, Christine C. Laplante Department of Civil Engineering, Union CollegeI. IntroductionUnion College is a small, 2000 student, undergraduate liberal arts and engineering collegelocated in Schenectady, NY. The Engineering Division with an enrollment of approximately400 students consists of four departments: civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanicalengineering, and computer science. In 1995, Union College was awarded a grant from
AC 2010-197: ADDRESSING THIRD WORLD POVERTY IN FIRST-YEARENGINEERING CAPSTONE PROJECTS: INITIAL FINDINGSJohn K. Estell, Ohio Northern University John K. Estell is Chair of the Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science Department, and Professor of Computer Engineering and Computer Science, at Ohio Northern University. He received his doctorate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His areas of research include simplifying the outcomes assessment process, first-year engineering instruction, and the pedagogical aspects of writing computer games. Dr. Estell is a Senior Member of IEEE, and a member of ACM, ASEE, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, and Upsilon Pi
AC 2010-226: A HOLISTIC APPROACH FOR STUDENT ASSESSMENT INPROJECT-BASED MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING CAPSTONE DESIGNMark Steiner, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteJunichi Kanai, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteRichard Alben, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteLester Gerhardt, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteCheng Hsu, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Page 15.42.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Holistic Approach for Student Assessment in Project-based Multidisciplinary Engineering Capstone DesignAbstractA capstone design course involves multiple variables and complexities which make its teachingconspicuously challenging1,2; e.g., sponsors
achievingthe TAC2000 outcomes. In particular, our Senior Design capstone course (TEET4010/ 4020) isa comprehensive three-credit, two-semester engineering design course, that all engineeringmajors are required to take as their capstone experience. We view this course as a veryimportant component in the preparation of a trained EET professional. The course emphasizesboth hard and soft skills and serves as an emulation of a real world engineering project. We useboth, projects proposed by the faculty and projects contributed from local industry and wepartner the teams of student with faculty and industry mentors. As a result of their participationin this course, students are subjected to a real world engineering project development experiencefor the first
Paper ID #10635Teaching Engineering Project Management via Capstone Designs that De-velop a Viable ProductDon Bowie P.E., Aurasen Limited Don Bowie is a Systems Engineer with an extensive background in engineering design and management, labor relations, and various academic positions. His undergraduate degree is in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois, with a Masters in Engineering from Seattle University. Mr. Bowie is an honors graduate from The Executive Program at the Darden Graduate School of Business Admin- istration, University of Virginia. His engineering and management background spans four
Paper ID #8997The Use of an Iterative Industry Project in a One Semester Capstone CourseDr. Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University Dr. Michael D. Johnson is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and In- dustrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining the faculty at Texas A&M, he was a senior product development engineer at the 3M Corporate Research Laboratory in St. Paul, Minnesota. He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University and his S.M. and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Johnson’s research focuses on
aprofessionally focused, two-semester capstone program involving 10-20 sponsors from thepublic and private sectors and undergraduate teams guided by graduate student-mentors andfaculty advisers. As they are able, sponsors provide a financial contribution for the project workdone by the team. However, the work is performed and provided to the sponsor “as is”, meaningthat it is not stamped by a professional engineer and no warranties are given. Most sponsorsreturn to the program each year, even as new sponsors have been added. The class is divided intoteams of three or four students. The class is educated on topics relevant to professional practicessuch as team building and professional engagement, namely, Request for Qualifications (RFQ),Statement of
Texas Academy of Distinguished Teachers. He is a fellow of both the AIAA and the ASEE. He served as president of ASEE of 2000-2001. Page 23.1303.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Using a Graduate Student Developed Trajectory Generation Program to Facilitate Undergraduate Spacecraft / Mission Capstone Design ProjectsIntroductionA major stumbling block in undergraduate spacecraft/mission design projects is the earlygeneration of plausible baseline trajectories for missions outside of Earth orbit. Many studentteams rely almost totally