Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Rodhouse, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Benjamin Cooper, Savant LLC; Steve Watkins, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Computers in Education

1989. He holds an M.S.E.E. and a B.S.E.E. from University of Missouri-Rolla. He is currently a Professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly the University of Missouri-Rolla) and Director of the Applied Optics Laboratory. His research interests include optical sensing, smart system applications, and engineering education. Page 15.992.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Programming for Pre-college Education using Squeak SmalltalkAbstractCompetence in a programming language can provide a strong basis for logical thinking and anexposure to technology; however, many languages

Conference Session

Communication in Design

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Eichhorn, SUNY Oswego; Cara Thompson, SUNY Oswego; David Vampola, SUNY Oswego; Fritz Messere, SUNY Oswego; Rachid Manseur, SUNY-Oswego

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Design in Engineering Education

discusses methods and contentdeveloped to be embedded into an engineering curriculum to teach students effectivecommunication skills and the efficient use of modern communication techniques. The results ofthis research effort, conducted by a multidisciplinary team of faculty from CommunicationStudies, the Arts and Media, English, Information Science, and Engineering are presented in thisarticle. The objective of this activity is the design of efficient and innovative ways to infusecommunication education into engineering courses, lectures, laboratories, projects, and seminarswith adequate assessment methods for a set of well-defined learning outcomes. However, theinfusion of communication skills is useful in nearly any field of study making this

Conference Session

IE and the Classroom

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lesley Strawderman, Mississippi State University; Laura Ruff, Mississippi State University

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Industrial Engineering

introductory courses are positively correlated with career efficacy. H2. Laboratory-based introductory courses are positively correlated with career efficacy. H3. Increased career efficacy from introductory courses is confounded by demographic factors. H4. Upperclassmen have higher levels of career efficacy than underclassmen. H5. Satisfaction with introductory courses is positively correlated with career efficacy.MethodologyA 48- item online survey was developed for data collection through a survey hosting website.The survey contained four sections: demographics (20 questions), course information (15questions), career efficacy (4 questions), and course evaluation (9 questions). The courseinformation section

Conference Session

Classroom Engagement

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianno Coller, Northern Illinois University; David Shernoff, Northern Illinois University

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Educational Research and Methods

problems. And they may be sufficient for earning apassing grade in the course. However, when large numbers of students flounder on open-endedproblems that require deeper understanding of the material, it becomes clear that the educationalprocess is not working.Cognition research2,13,15 has addressed situations such as these in which students are faced withtasks that do not have apparent meaning or logic. For students to “learn with understanding,”they need to “take time to explore underlying concepts and to generate connections to other[knowledge] they possess.”2 For several years, our teaching strategy has focused on givingstudents first-hand experiences with electric motors and balancing devices in the laboratory. Wehad students generate

Conference Session

Computers in Education (CoED) Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill M. Diong, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Computers in Education

implemented - and studied how students used - online videodemonstrations related to solid modeling software instruction. The latter found better learningoutcomes in those students who watched more of the videos during the semester. In addition,video-taped Electrical Power and Machines lab experiments had been used as a virtual substituteexperience for distance learning students, and it was concluded that the video-taped laboratory wasas effective as the traditional laboratory in attaining the desired course outcomes, while thestudents’ overall evaluation was very positive9. Secondly, recorded videos of entire lectures or else short video clips of lecture-relatedmaterial (e.g., topical summaries or illustrative demonstrations or solving

Conference Session

Gainful Employment: Preparing Technicians to Satisfy the Needs of Industry

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Two Year College Division

research that is identified as two thesis courses. The program blends the technicalskills, advanced technology, and STEM together, and can be completed in three years. The sizeof the first graduating class will be 12 students selected from area technical colleges. Instructorswill be provided the opportunity to use the faculty expertise and laboratories to improve theirtechnical skills or learn new skills related to advanced technologies.Finally instructors will be required to select a research topic related to their teaching field andwill write curriculum and design laboratory activities under supervision of graduate programadvisor and committee. The instructors will be required to share their project with theircolleagues at their institution.The

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Scheiner, Florida State University; Micah McCrary-Dennis; David O Olawale, Dept of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering; Okenwa I Okoli, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

undergraduates (RETREAT) program and also the Air Force Research Laboratory-sponsored internship (DREAM) program at the High Performance Materials Institute (HPMI) from 2010-2012. He currently focuses his research efforts on innovative sensor systems and multifunctional nanocomposites.Dr. Okenwa I Okoli, Florida A&M University/Florida State University Dr. Okenwa Okoli is Professor and Chair of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at the Florida- A&M – Florida State University College of Engineering. He has worked extensively in the development of affordable and functional composite manufacturing technologies for which he has received several awards. With the increased utilization of composites in critical structures

Conference Session

WIED: Curricular Undergraduate Student Programs

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alistar Erickson-Ludwig, Drexel University (Eng.); Alisa Morss Clyne, Drexel University (Eng.)

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Women in Engineering

Projects in Community Service (EPICS) at Drexel, among others. In collaboration with other College of Engineering faculty and staff she co-teaches a sequence of classes for the Paul Peck Scholars Program. Alistar received her B.A. from Drew University and Master’s from Duke University.Dr. Alisa Morss Clyne, Drexel University (Eng.) Alisa Morss Clyne is currently an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, with a courtesy ap- pointment in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems, at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Clyne is director of the Vascular Kinetics Laboratory, which investigates integrated mechanical and biochemical interactions among cells and proteins of the cardiovascular

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan W. Klingbeil, Wright State University; Anthony Bourne, Wright State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

development of a novel first-year engineering mathcourse, EGR 101 Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applications. Taught byengineering faculty, the course includes lecture, laboratory and recitation components. Using an Page 24.1258.2application-oriented, hands-on approach, the course addresses only the salient math topicsactually used in core engineering courses. These include the traditional physics, engineeringmechanics, electric circuits and computer programming sequences. The EGR 101 coursereplaces traditional math prerequisite requirements for the above core courses, so that studentscan advance in the curriculum without first completing

Conference Session

Nuclear and Radiological Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yoonjo Jo Jo Lee, University of Missouri; Matthew Paul Simones, Nuclear Science and Engineering Institute, University of Missouri; John C. Kennedy, University of Missouri; Hakan Us; Philip F. Makarewicz, University of Missouri; Janese Annetta Neher, Nuclear Science and Engineering Institute-University of Missouri Columbia; Mark A. Prelas, University of Missouri, Columbia

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Nuclear and Radiological

understood. Chiefamong these technological hurdles is the use of continuous processing of spent fuel to removefission products while the reactor is online [1]. The voluminous literature on molten salt reactors mostly dates to the 1960s era. Notably,in the U.S. the Molten Salt Reactor Experiment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory was an 8MW(th) reactor that was designed primarily to study the technical feasibility and safety of usinga molten salt based fuel and coolant. In addition to demonstrating the practicality of a moltensalt reactor, the Molten Salt Reactor Experiment also addressed issues of on-line refueling, fuelmakeup, and salt chemistry. Towards the end of the Molten Salt Reactor Experiment, andcontinuing after its shutdown, research

Conference Session

New Course Development Concepts in ET II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim Brower, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Engineering Technology

upper-level MET courses areemployed by CMU. The workload formula for the CMU faculty is 60% teaching, 20% scholarlyactivity, and 20% service. The teaching component is eight courses per year. CU-Boulderreimburses half of the salary of one of the three CMU faculty members.CMU Laboratory Technician - A one-third time laboratory technician dedicated to first andsecond year courses as well as the MET Program is employed by CMU.CMU/CU-Boulder Administrative Assistant – A half-time administrative assistant hasresponsibilities for the ME portion of the program and is employed by CMU. CU-Boulderreimburses one quarter of the salary of the administrative assistant to CMU.Note that the monetary exchange for shared employees between the two institutions is

Conference Session

Structural Education Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen C. Estes, California Polytechnic State University; Craig Baltimore, California Polytechnic State University

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Architectural

concrete block weight must also be considered. Because thestrength of the K’nex pieces and connections is unknown, the rods and specificconnections were tested in the laboratory as shown in Figure 6. Page 24.1335.6Figure 6. The testing of K’nex rods and specialized connectionsWeek 4 – Finalize Engineering. The connection design and structural system waspartially developed by trial and error. The students were provided with buckets of K’nexrods and connectors and encouraged to experiment with different configurations (seeFigure 7). The connection designs were particularly critical because K’nex toys were notintended to suspend blocks of concrete. The

Conference Session

First-Year Programs (FPD) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gail D. Jefferson, University of South Alabama; Sally J. Steadman, University of South Alabama; Tom G Thomas, University of South Alabama; Kuang-Ting Hsiao, University of South Alabama

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First-Year Programs

coursework in Calculus were also contacted about the program.ResourcesThe program was conducted by two engineering faculty, one in electrical engineering and theother in materials engineering. Each faculty member spent one week with the participants,presenting brief lectures and supervising laboratory activities. Five undergraduate students,majoring in electrical or mechanical engineering, were hired to assist with laboratory sessions.An important resource for the program was LabVIEW Lessons2 which features activitiesdesigned to develop students' computational thinking and engineering design skills through thepresentation of open-ended problems. Page

Conference Session

K-12 Professional Development II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy V Ernst, Virginia Tech; Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University; Vincent William DeLuca, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

27 years as a teacher and researcher. He has extensive research and curriculum development experience in STEM disciplines. His research includes the study of thinking processes, teaching methods, and activities that improve technological problem-solving performance and creativity. He has expertise in developing technology education curriculum that integrates science, technology, engineering and mathe- matics (STEM) concepts. Currently, Dr. DeLuca’s research includes projects to develop curricula to teach STEM concepts associated with renewable energy technologies by providing a living laboratory of perfor- mance data from numerous renewable energy systems. The overarching goal of the project is to develop middle

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division - General Technical Session 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Echempati, Kettering University; Theodore Paul Dani; Ankita Sahu; Nathan Marshall LeBlanc

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Computers in Education

-DEAS, or SolidWorks. Other math tools such as MatLabSimulink, MapleSim, etc., are also available to study planar mechanism kinematics. Finally, thestudents in India used the available laboratory experimental apparatus to verify some of thetheoretical calculations. The performance metric is a final report that included the learningoutcomes and recommendations for further work.Introduction and literature reviewThe Course Learning Objectives (CLOs) of the course are: 1. Apply the integration of the fundamental concepts of rigid body kinematics in relative motion, solid mechanics and computer aided engineering through computational and design tools. 2. Apply fundamental mechanics principles to the kinematic, dynamic and fatigue

Collection

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Oghenetega A. Obewhere; Karen A. Cerda; Rajesh Keloth; Shudipto K. Dishari

camp and the safety of the participants during the hands-on experiments. 2. Experimental kits: The experimental kits, which contained all necessary materials for the specific experiments, were assembled by graduate students in the Nanomaterials laboratory (Figure 1). Hand-preparing the kits ensured that the participants received the correct materials for each experiment. A checklist was also made available, so the participants could inspect and verify that all materials needed were received. 3. Safety precautions: We prepared a basic laboratory safety manual and included it in the experimental kit. We did this to expound on the importance of safety and to ensure that all participants are familiar with basic

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vamsi Sripada, University of Bridgeport; Mohammad Omar AL-Torzi, University of Bridgeport; Huy Trung Huong, University of Bridgeport; Juan David Urrea Vargas, University of Bridgeport; Sushma Gudi, University of Bridgeport; Andrew Louis Iorio, University of Bridgeport; Jani Macari Pallis, University of Bridgeport; Jill McNitt-Gray, University of Southern California

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED)

includes research in mechanical systems, design, and experimental methods in extreme environments.Mr. Huy Trung Huong, University of Bridgeport Huy Huong is a current undergraduate student at the University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut. Huong is receiving his BSc in Computer Science and Mathematics, with an expected matriculation date of May 2025. He currently serves as an undergraduate researcher at the Extreme Environments Laboratory for the School of Engineering under the direction of Dr.Jani M Pallis.Mr. Juan David Urrea Vargas, University of Bridgeport Juan David Urrea Vargas is a current undergraduate student at the University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut. Urrea Vargas is pursuing a Bachelor of

Conference Session

Equity, Identity, and Pedagogy in Pre-College Engineering Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly Anderson, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Gretchen Dietz, Western Carolina University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

cooperation, communication,creativity, and collaboration. These soft skills positively impact students development, includingtheir career development [1]. STEM Summer Camps, especially those who focus on hands-onlearning and laboratory experiences can improve students’ interest in and persistence in STEMfields [2]. In addition to the skills and knowledge developed, Camps on Campus allow studentsto engage with faculty, staff, students, and university facilities to enrich their experiences andallow for a greater sense of self efficacy as campers see themselves as university students.The access to high quality facilities, including university laboratories and faculty who lead theselabs, is an important aspect of our campus. Not only are these facilities

Collection

2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Randall D. Manteufel, The University of Texas at San Antonio

group discussions often triggered additional comments from studentswhich may have been missed if the interviews were individual. Group discussions fostered synergy,encouraging more students to share their observations and experiences.Student FeedbackNotable AI tools include ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude AI, Google Gemini, and Meta AI.Although the University provides access to Microsoft Copilot [12], most students prefer ChatGPT[13], with 20% subscribing to its premium service. Students expressed dissatisfaction with Copilot,unanimously favoring ChatGPT.Figure 1 shows the results of the student survey organized by course: Senior Design (SD): A two-semester capstone design project in groups of 3 to 5 students. Laboratory Classes

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Elin Jensen, Lawrence Technological University

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Diversity

provides the foundation for addressing sustainable material selection through thelens of systems thinking considering trade-offs between materials, making informed decisionssupported by data, and communication.The activity was integrated in the 1-credit Mechanics of Materials’ laboratory session atLawrence Technological University. Eighteen students were enrolled in the session and they met2 hours per week. The activity was presented to the students about 8 weeks into a 15-weeksemester. The students had gained theoretical and practical experiences in several topics throughapplications of the force-displacement relationship and the behavior of various materials.In week 8, the students were introduced to the EOP topic area of Material Selection

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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Yao Agoudavi; Nathan Cyrille; Luis Hernandez; Amber LaGuerre; Zhineng Li; Katherine Vides; Sunil Dehipawala; Andrew Nguyen; Alexei Kisselev; Tak Cheung

tocounseling on which career path such as electrical engineering, investigate the local environments of arsenic in an arsenicchemical engineering, environmental engineering, biomedical hyperaccumulator, Cretan brake [2]. It was reported that As-Oengineering, etc. Hands-on experience gained in doing a has bond length values from 170 pm to 180 pm and As-S hasresearch project in a laboratory and presenting the results in bond length value of about 225 pm. Another report for Zn inconferences would enhance motivation and improve retention. tobacco roots also shows that Zn-O bond length values haveOur community college, Queensborough Community College more variation (196 to 207 pm) as compared to Zn-S inQCC

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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Sithisone Kalaya; Hussain A. Alhazmi

ASEE 2014 Zone I Conference, April 3-5, 2014, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. Mobile Robots Exploration and Mapping in 2D     Sithisone Kalaya Hussain A. Alhazmi Robotics, Intelligent Sensing & Control (RISC) Laboratory, Robotics, Intelligent Sensing & Control (RISC) Laboratory, School of Engineering, University of Bridgeport, School of Engineering, University of Bridgeport, 221 University Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA

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2008 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Ismail I. Orabi

Computer-Aided Experimentations usingLABVIEW. Professor Orabi has received a number of research awards from the State of Connecticut andUnited Technologies. He has established two Laboratories: the Materials Testing laboratory sponsored bythe National Science Foundation, and the Engineering Multimedia Laboratory funded by AT&T. He is amember of ASME and ASEE. 7

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Robert Simoneau; Diane Dostie

numerical control (CNC)machines and use precision measuring and inspection instruments. Students may pursue anassociate in applied science degree or a one-year certificate. The Precision Machining Technologyprogram is accredited by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). The PrecisionMachining laboratory at CMCC is housed in a 10,000 square-foot space with seventy two machinesincluding 16 lathes, 18 milling machines, 18 grinders, 6 CNC centers and a variety of otherequipment.The Manufacturers Association of Maine (MAMe) The Manufacturers Association of Maine, Maine’s Multi-Industry Connection is a state-wideindustry association representing manufacturing, corporate, affiliate and student members. Theirmission is to work for

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2015 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Martin Koch

147production rate and high cost of use. While still explaining and demonstrating the possibilities ofthe AM processes we focused on the rapid machining of patterns. We have been quite successfulin this and hopefully the descriptions of the details of the Course and the Laboratory will showthis. But, the transformation is still on-going.Details of the CourseIME 141 Netshape is a one unit hands-on laboratory course that meets once a week for threehours throughout a 10 week quarter. We have between 120 to 168 students each and everyquarter. Each laboratory section is limited to 24 students for safety reasons, so every quarter weoffer 6 to 7 lab sections. The students come mainly from Mechanical, Industrial andManufacturing Engineering with representation

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2025 ASEE PSW Conference

Authors

Iyabo Lawal, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Rice University; Yong Gan

rankings, theengineering program at Cal Poly Pomona is ranked #10 among public universities in the nationamong public universities where a doctorate is not offered [2]. It is also ranked top 15Nationally in Social Mobility according to The Wall Street Journal [3]. What makes Cal PolyPomona unique is the culture of “learn by doing” which emphasizes hands-on learning inclassrooms and laboratories. The reputation of being a top engineering school is well-deserved.The goal of this study is to build upon the successful culture of “learn-by-doing” by exploringhow a project-based approach in a traditional engineering course can improve student knowledgeof the subject matter. In addition, having a variety of teaching methods aligns with the broadvariety

Conference Session

Professional Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

John M Mativo, University of Georgia; Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia; Jarron Gravesande, Providence Chrisitian Academy

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Professional Papers

Engineering at VCU. Dr. Pidaparti received his Ph.D. degree in Aeronautics & Astronautics from Purdue University, West Lafayette in 1989. In 2004, he joined the Virginia Commonwealth University as aMr. Jarron Gravesande, Providence Chrisitian Academy Science instructor and accredited research assistant with over 5 years of professional experience in laboratory procedures. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Create your 3D Eye: A Lesson Module for Grades 6-8 from ImageSTEAM Teacher's WorkshopAbstractThrough an NSF-funded ITEST program, Labeled ImageSTEAM, a summer workshop wasconducted in June 2024 with a diverse group of middle school teachers. The workshop

Conference Session

Student Papers

Collection

2025 ASEE Southeast Conference

Authors

Frederick Rowell, Clemson University; Todd Schweisinger P.E., Clemson University; John R. Wagner P.E., Clemson University

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Student Papers

Paper ID #45527Exploration of Collaborative Design Spaces: Student Engineering Interactionsand Workflows in Product DevelopmentFrederick Rowell, Clemson University Lead Author Bio: Frederick (Fritz) Rowell is a graduate student at Clemson University in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He is focusing on virtual engineering tools, including PLM, PDM, and Additive Manufacturing, to quicken product design cadence through coursework and human-subject studies. His professional experience includes internships at E-Z-GO in Augusta, GA, and Savannah River National Laboratory in Aiken, SC.Dr. Todd Schweisinger P.E., Clemson

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

M. Ali Montazer, University of New Haven

sea of everyday chores only to deepen themanager’s skepticism. To counter the trend, the University of New Haven (UNH) andthe Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) embarked on a programwhere faculty/students teams provide technical assistance on modeling and simulation toaerospace parts manufacturers in their quest to become lean.To this end, a Center for Simulation Modeling and Analysis is established at UNH withpartial funding support provided by (CCAT). The Center is fully student-centric: thestudents will be learning the concepts and techniques of modeling and simulation usingthe state-of-the-art software tool in the classroom / laboratory followed by a practicumwhere they will work on actual cases provided by area

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2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

A.M. Annan; C. M. McLain; M. E. Perham; D. N. Robear; D. J. McLaughlin

education points to hands-on experiences asof fundamental concepts during undergraduate engineering a necessary ingredient in the learning process. A participant ineducation. We describe recent experience at the University of the recent 2013 ASEE University/Industry perspectivesMassachusetts in introducing a laboratory component into the workshop stated this succinctly, “Students must experience aFundamentals of Electrical Engineering course taken by 170upper-level mechanical and industrial engineering hands-on example of every fundamental taught in order toundergraduate students. The lecture part of the course exposes reinforce it