integrate wireless sensor networks concepts into their curriculum.IntroductionA wireless sensor network (WSN) is a network of a set of independent small nodes equippedwith sensor(s), a wireless radio, a battery, and an on-board processor. Usually, the unit thatconsists of the wireless radio and the on-board processor is called a mote. With the recentadvances in MEMS technology, wireless communications, and digital electronics, the design anddevelopment of low-cost, low power, multifunctional sensor nodes that are small in size andcommunicate untethered in short distances have become feasible. The ever-increasingcapabilities of these tiny sensor nodes, which include sensing, data processing, andcommunicating, enable the realization of wireless
, Program Operations, of California MESA.References 1. STEM Learning in Afterschool: An Analysis of Impact and Outcomes. Afterschool Alliance, September 2011. 2. Crane, R., Thiry, H., and Laursen, S., “Broadening the View: First Steps Toward Mapping the National Landscape of Out-of-School-Time Science Education.” Presented at Inciting the Social Imagination: Education Research for the Public Good, Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA, April 8-12, 2011. 3. Eccles, J. S., Barber, B. L., Stone, M., and Hunt, J., “Extracurricular Activities and Adolescent Development.” Journal of Social Issues, 59(4), 2003, pp. 856-889. 4. Kane, M. A., Beals, C., Valeau, E. J
the current industry features provide. If the FPGA-based developmentboards currently used for the course were to become obsolete, there are currently at least fourother off-the-shelf boards that could be used as is or readily adapted to continue using the same Page 25.866.7processors. Even though the original reason for and usage of the soft core processor in themicroprocessors course at Boise State University have evolved, the soft core processor continuesto provide a viable and relatively stable platform for teaching the basics of microprocessors.Bibliography1. A. Planting and S. Ming Loo, “On the Use of a Soft-Core Processor in Junior
sanctioned operating systems are released.Once the nuances of each operating system are understood and directions for installation andrunning the programs have been modified appropriately, a majority of the remaining issues arecom port errors. However, there is a reasonable percentage where the source(s) of the error havenot been identified, but appear to be related to specific computer and operating systemcombinations. The error(s) are not resolved when we have tried installing more recent versionsof OrCAD PSpice on these computers. Given that our student population in the courses that useLab-in-a-Box ranges is roughly 550 students per semester, this presents significant demand fortechnical support at the beginning of each semester. The ECE
span continents[4].The management of SCADA systems was consolidated using personal computers to monitorprocesses by making requests for information from embedded devices commonly known asprogrammable logic controllers (PLCs). However, as SCADA systems began to integrate withpersonal computers, they were exposed to outside volatile networks, bypassing the common“security by obscurity” philosophy [5, 6].Several instances occurred in the early 2000’s that raised concern about the security of SCADA Page 25.877.2environments[7]. In 2003, the Slammer Worm infected the David-Besse nuclear power plant inOhio. Although the facility was undergoing
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IRFZ44 Blue S To uC trainer board 10kΩ Black GND Figure 5. Solenoid valve MOSFET switch circuit Page 25.974.6The control tank water level is measured with a float and 10kΩ potentiometer apparatus. Anexcitation voltage of 5VDC is passed from the microcontroller trainer board to the potentiometervia the interface unit connections. The potentiometer wiper (output) voltage is noise-filtered witha
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disciplines of engineering directly from currentengineers provides them the context in which to inspect those deeper aspects of their ownpersonal and career identity.References1. “Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future”, The National Academies Press, 2007.2. “A Model for Freshman Engineering Retention” , Veenstra, Cindy P., Eric L. Dey and Gary D. Herrin, Advances in Engineering Education, Winter 2009, ASEE.3. “Persistence, Engagement, and Migration in Engineering Programs”, Ohland, M., S. Sheppard, G. Lichetenstein, O. Eris, D. Chachra and R. Layton, Journal of Engineering Education, July 2008.4. Building Community and Retention Among First-Year Students: Engineering
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quality will be upheld in a larger class size environment.6. SummaryTraditional teaching tools for engineering economy have served the students well over the years.However, there is a need to enhance the learning experience based on contemporary students’expectations. It is shown that the case study based teaching approach utilized here incorporatesactive learning and the chosen case studies highlight the applications of theoretical principles toreal-world business problems. Case study-based analysis also enhances communication skills ofthe students. The students found the new case-study based teaching approach challenging as wellas rewarding.References 1. Grose, T. K., “Making It: Revolutionary Manufacturing Processes Stir Hope of a U. S
Science Foundation under Grant Nos.DUE-0716599, DUE-0717556, and DUE-0717428. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions orrecommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarilyreflect the views of the National Science Foundation.Bibliography1. Allen, D., B. Allenby, M. Bridges, J. Crittenden, C. Davidson, C. Hendrickson, et al. 2009. BenchmarkingSustainable Engineering Education: Final Report. University of Texas at Austin, Carnegie Mellon University,Arizona State University.2. Murphy, C. F., D. Allen, B. Allenby, J. Crittenden, C. I. Davidson, C. Hendrickson, et al. 2009. Sustainability inEngineering Education and Research at U.S. Universities. Environ. Sci. Technol., 43 (15), 5558–5564.3. Bielefeldt, A. R
theeffectiveness of the activities they created; we need to know to what degree a specific learningactivity accomplished the objective(s) intended. The need for guiding criteria is especially acutewhen faculty members are integrating new learning outcomes into their courses.“Closing the loop,” or leveraging assessment data to identify deficiencies in class activities,courses, or programs, and as a guide on how to address those identified deficiencies, is acommon weakness of assessment programs. Rubrics provide a powerful tool for guiding thedevelopment of learning activities that cultivate specific elements of the entrepreneurial mindset.Rubrics are equally powerful tools for assessing the effectiveness of class activities designed toadvance specific
presented in Table 2. It can be observed that thecurrent data shows similar learning preferences with the previous data, validating the integrityand reliability of the data. Table 2: Comparison of Current Data with Previous ResultsPopulation AC SE VI SE Tota Reference T N S Q l PercentagesIowa State, Materials Eng. 63 67 85 58 129 Constant [8]Michigan Tech, Environmental Eng. 56 63 74 53 83 Paterson [9]Ryerson University, Electrical Eng.Students 2000 53 66 86 72 87 Zywno & Waalen
offered by the mentoring program; however, there were nostudents in either class that took advantage of these services. As for the office hours provided bythe mentoring program, only 29% and 21% of the honors and regular sections, respectively,visited the mentoring office. Office hours were more publicized, as approximately half of bothclasses said they knew about the availability of the mentoring program’s office hours.Figure 4 shows the comparisons between 2010’s survey responses3 and 2011’s responses fromthe student panel, (a), and other mentor activities, (b). In order to address these concerns in the Page 25.353.7future, the first mentoring
. He teaches education planning for graduate students. Zou has published 70 papers and a book on discipline organization innovation of research universitiesinnovation of S&T education.Ms. Hanbing Kong, Zhejiang University Hanbing Kong, PhD Deputy Director, the Research Center for S&T, Education Policy, and Associate Professor of Management, Zhejiang University, and JEE Liaison for Research in Higher Education of Engineering. Page 25.372.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Cultivating T-shaped Engineers for 21st Century: Experiences in ChinaAbstractThe
paper.ConclusionsThe plans for manufacturing education are moving forwards and will be reviewed in 2013 andupdated in 2015. With a new U. S. national strategic plan for manufacturing released inFebruary11 and the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership report due in March, manufacturing isbecoming more visible as a priority and becoming more important in engineering and technologyeducation programs. This portends an increase in resources and support for manufacturingresearch, education, and training along with the need for furthering collaboration andpartnerships among all of those whose aim is to enhance manufacturing.Some of the opportunities for contributions include taking up action on items in the tables bothindividually and collectively through groups such
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. Figu ure 2: Frameework for tecchnical comm munication ddevelopmenttWherre:STPS S 201 - First course in en ngineering designSTPS S 251 - Second course in n engineering g designSD – Senior desig gn / Capstonne design cou urse seriesThe two t freshmen n communiccation coursees that are buuilt into the curriculum hhave avarietty of strategies to develoop and impro ove professioonal and tecchnical comm municationskillss. In the first course (COM 101) stud dents investiggate and dessign their owwn researchstudyy on topics reelevant to th
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developed 29 A formal faculty assessor (advisor) is assigned 71 Project carried out in a robust organization 86 An appointed representative from the client organization participates 14 Frequent, regular meetings with the supervising instructor 57 Weekly progress reports and evaluations 71 Formal presentation(s) of progress 29 A final session with the client 57 A final closing presentation to faculty 57 Faculty in earlier courses evaluate 43 Student self-evaluation