Conference Session

K-12 Outreach and Out-of-School Time Engineering Programming and Research

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint; Pattabhi Sitaram, Baker College, Flint; Tom Spendlove, Baker College, Flint

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, out of which eight were female. The one-week camp was structured around differentengineering disciplines - civil, computer, electrical, mechanical, and optical engineering. A totalof nine instructional modules, each three-and-a-half-hour long, were developed and taught byengineering faculty during the camp. Groups of students rotated through morning and afternoonsessions conducted in our engineering laboratories. They were given an introduction tofundamental engineering principles followed by hands-on experimentation in the lab. In additionto the faculty members teaching the program, a couple of undergraduate engineering studentswere present to help and mentor, which turned out to be a great learning experience for them. Toconclude the camp

Conference Session

Developing the Design Skillset

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibrahim Mohedas, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Kathleen H. Sienko, University of Michigan

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Design in Engineering Education

Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan (UM). She earned her Ph.D. in 2007 in Medical Engineering and Bioastronautics from the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Science and Technology, and holds an S.M. in Aeronautics & Astronautics from MIT and a B.S. in Materials Engineering from the University of Kentucky. She directs both the Sensory Augmentation and Rehabilitation Laboratory (SARL) and the Laboratory for Innovation in Global Health Technology (LIGHT). SARL focuses on the design, develop- ment, and evaluation of medical devices, especially for balance-impaired populations such as individuals with vestibular loss or advanced age. LIGHT focuses on the co-creative design of frugal innovations to address

Conference Session

Applications of Online Computing

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robin Fowler, University of Michigan

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Computers in Education

of visual cues (video, photograph, avatar), presence/absence of audio cues(voice), knowledge of conversational partner, and actual message content (what the speakerschoose to reveal, use of emoticons and other cues, etc.)Research on the effect of social presence on team member participation has shown mixed results.High social presence may decrease participation. For example, Yoo and Alavi19 found decreasedparticipation in a laboratory-based experiment when college-aged participants completed a taskusing both video and audio inputs (compared to audio alone). In a similar study, however,Dennis and Valacich3 found the opposite effect: Low social presence decreased participation byincreasing social loafing. It is important to note that, in the

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terri M. Lynch-Caris, Kettering University

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Industrial Engineering

evaluations by students can prompt a bitter discussionbetween professors about the effectiveness of teaching versus the likability of the professor.Evaluations in general have long been the topic of disgruntled professors and students.A transformed ergonomics lab structure resulted in low student evaluations prompting a quickfix using active collaborative learning techniques. The results of active collaboration on theinstructor evaluation were surprising. A substantial increase in perceived teaching effectivenessbased on a 5-point Likert scale shows the positive effect of active collaborative learning in theergonomics industrial engineering laboratory and classroom

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy Kingma, Washington State University; Eve A. Riskin, University of Washington; John B. Schneider, Washington State University; Robert G. Olsen, Washington State University; Sonya Cunningham, University of Washington; Dawn Wiggin, University of Washington ; Kirk A. Reinkens, Washington State University; Scott Winter, University of Washington

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

students in any math subject. The firstsemester also includes ENGR 101 Success in Engineering Study, an engineering study skills andtime management course with engineering challenges. The course is based on Ray Landis’sStudying Engineering text9. The remainder of the first semester consists of a science course thatmeets general education requirements but does not require a math prerequisite, and generaleducation credits.The second semester includes ENGR 107 Introductory Mathematics for EngineeringApplications, a laboratory-based “engineering mathematics” course (developed with supportfrom an NSF Phase III CCLI grant) that teaches mathematics in the context of engineeringapplications and laboratory experiments. This course was originally developed

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharnnia Artis, University of California, Berkeley; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech; Tsu-Jae King Liu, University of California, Berkeley

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

research as the catalyst for engagement, the TTE REU program hassupported 30 community college students from the California Community College System.During the nine-week summer program, each TTE participant is paired with two mentors, afaculty advisor and graduate student mentor, who oversee and guide the student in independentresearch activities, through regular research group meetings and one-on-one discussions. Outsideof their independent research projects, TTE participants are trained in research protocol,laboratory safety, and professional ethics; and participate in academic and professionaldevelopment activities to prepare for a baccalaureate degree and career in science andengineering. The TTE REU program also partners with the UC

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim Dallas P.E., Texas Tech University; Tanja Karp, Texas Tech University; Brian Steven Nutter; Yu-Chun Donald Lie, Texas Tech University; Richard O. Gale, Texas Tech University; Ron Cox; Stephen B. Bayne, Texas Tech University

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College Industry Partnerships

classes. This is challenging forclasses that incorporate hands-on/laboratory based content. The systems that are required can beprohibitively expensive and difficult to maintain. Close partnerships with one or more industrial Page 24.1298.3partners can allow universities to provide laboratory experiences to closely approximate the real-world work environment.HistoryTo begin the discussion of an electrical engineering program at Texas Tech University (TTU), ahistorical overview is provided. In 1996, Texas Instruments’ (TI) analog business was growingrapidly and needed to add a number of well-qualified analog electrical engineers. TI was

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James L. Hanson PE, California Polytechnic State University

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Civil Engineering

. Inclusion of professional skills in the civilengineering curriculum has become increasingly important through the implementation of theBody of Knowledge.1In some cases of implementing peer review into the classroom experience, peer review isconsidered part of writing in teams.2, 3, 4 Conventional team writing has been documented to havelimited interactions in producing cohesive final written documents.4, 5 In at least one instance(Ref. 4), a highly structured writing cycle was implemented to allow laboratory team membersan opportunity to serve in different roles associated with typical peer review process (i.e., leadauthor, reviewer, editor). These roles were rotated to permit each student an opportunity to servein each role during the term. In

Conference Session

New Course Development Concepts in ET I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Michael Lobaugh, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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Engineering Technology

two-dimensional problems with a variety ofboundary conditions using a simple spreadsheet.This paper presents information on how this method is used at Penn State Erie, TheBehrend College in a first course in heat transfer for MET students. The method is usedto aid in presenting the theory, as well as for a laboratory exercise. The basic equationsfor a variety of node types are included, as well as equation modifications that are used toaccount for several thermal loading and boundary conditions. The lectures are reinforcedwith homework practice problems before the more involved lab exercise. Finally, the labexercise is included. The exercise is designed to give the students practice using themethod.Introduction:The first course in heat

Conference Session

Classes in Entrepreneurship

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

efficiency. Then, in Phase III students will be working on the specific project ofdeveloping HPTS.The work procedure for Phases I and II is basically the same since it implies embedding selectedconcepts, in a modular fashion, in existing courses. The procedure is: a) develop a list of resources and notes that will be used as pedagogical and reference materials b) develop and prescribe lectures and lab, and their corresponding assignments c) plan complementary activities (e.g., guest speakers, case studies seminars) d) evaluate, assess and revise developed materials and implementation procedures.In the modified courses, laboratory exercises are designed to reinforce student learning in theclassroom through hands-on practices. To

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Tech Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lifford McLauchlan, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Jayson Durham, SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific (SSC Pacific)

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Ocean and Marine

theolder structure with one lecture and three lab contact hours. As a response, new assignmentswere created that the students could perform in a one to two hour time frame. Many of the upperclassmen in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at Texas A&MUniversity-Kingsville stated that if they had known they would use a specific topic from thePhysics, Calculus, or Linear Algebra classes they would have paid more attention to the materialwhen taking the class since they would have some idea how they would use that knowledge intheir junior/senior years. With these reasons in mind, a new laboratory exercise involving threedimensional simulations of six degree of freedom physics based models for unmanned vehicleswas developed

Conference Session

Emerging Computing and Information Technologies

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dhana Rao, Marshall University; Rajeev K Agrawal, North Carolina A&T University (Tech); Venkat N Gudivada, Marshall University

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Computing & Information Technology

unfounded hesitation to use open source software. They believe thatthere are hidden costs associated with such software based on the saying that open sourcesoftware is free as in getting a free puppy but not free as in getting free beer. On the contrary,open source software is ideal for use at academic and research institutions. Not because it is free,but more importantly it offers an open laboratory to explore, modify and enhance the software asneeded. This process offers unparalleled opportunities to examine the design, architecture, andinner workings of production quality software. The latter are invaluable for students majoring inscience and engineering disciplines.One drawback in the solutions that we have proposed is that they require using

Conference Session

ECE Curriculum Improvement

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cordelia M Brown, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Dimitrios Peroulis, Purdue University; Greg Lammers, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #7754Sophomore-Level Curriculum Innovation in Electrical and Computer Engi-neeringDr. Cordelia M Brown, Purdue University, West Lafayette Cordelia M. Brown is an Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Engineering Education at Purdue University. She received her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Vanderbilt Univer- sity, her M.S. in Electrical Engineering at Vanderbilt University, and her B.S. in Electrical Engineering at Tuskegee University. Her research interests include assessment of instructional methods, laboratory design, collaborative learning, and retention and recruitment issues in

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan N. Fries P.E., Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Brad Cross, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Mark P. Rossow, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Daniel M Woehl, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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Civil Engineering

notedthat the engineering field had lagged in use of digital coursework1, subsequent work noted atwelve percent increase in online enrollment between the years 2006 and 2007 alone2. Thesestudies noted that laboratory and hands-on portions of engineering courses are extremely difficultto transfer to a digital or online environment. In order to move engineering education into thefuture, there have been several studies that look into the advantages and disadvantages of movingeither a portion or entire courses online.The online homework system used at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is basedon the study of worked examples. The examples were designed according to the principles of"cognitive load" described by Sweller3 and other

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leda Lunardi, NC State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Power Page 23.1277.5Table III: Sample of research projects in different disciplinesREU PARTICIPANT ACTIVITIESDuring the ten week program the students are presented with a schedule of organized activities.Some are jointly co-sponsored by the NC Office of Undergraduate Research and other summerprograms to create developing inter and multidisciplinary network. A typical schedule ofactivities includes:  Campus, safety and laboratory training  Professional development seminar on ethics and responsible conduct  Workshop on public presentation skills and career planning  Graduate school application and fellowship opportunities at

Conference Session

"Modular" Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University; Bill B Elmore, Mississippi State University; William Todd French, Mississippi State University; Hossein Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Rebecca K. Toghiani, Mississippi State University

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Chemical Engineering

, Mississippi State University Dr. Hossein Toghiani is the Thomas B. Nusz Endowed professor and an associate professor of Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State. He received his B.S.Ch.E, M.S.Ch.E, and Ph.D. in Chemical Engi- neering from the University of Missouri-Columbia. A member of the Bagley College of Engineering Academy of Distinguished Teachers, Dr. Toghiani has taught a variety of courses at MSU, including Pro- cess Control, Transport Phenomena, Reactor Design, Engineering Materials, Thermodynamics, both Unit Operations Laboratories and graduate courses in Advanced Thermodynamics, Transport Phenomena and Chemical Kinetics. He performs research in the areas of catalysis, fuel cells and nanocomposite materials.Dr

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth W. Jackson, Southern Polytechnic State University; Gregory L. Wiles P.E., Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #6041Using Nonlinear Programming to Optimize the Fiber Packing Density of Op-tical Fiber Cables- A Short Problem-Based Learning CourseDr. Kenneth W. Jackson, Southern Polytechnic State University Kenneth W. Jackson, Ph.D. – P.E. Dr. Ken Jackson received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He also holds an M.S.M.E and a M.S. I.E. from Georgia Tech and a B.S.M.E from Auburn University. Before joining SPSU he worked for 15 years at the Bell Laboratories as a Consulting and Distinguished Member of Technical Staff. At Bell Labs Dr. Jackson worked on the design, development and

Collection

2021 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Kathleen A. Lamkin-Kennard

background materialin both engineering and biomedical disciplines, as well as more domain specific knowledgerelated to the end application areas. To reinforce this multidisciplinary knowledge, a series ofteam-based challenge exercises were recently incorporated into a Biomechatronics course at theRochester Institute of Technology (RIT) using the low-cost Robotis Mini Humanoid robot and aproject-based learning approach. Students were required to complete task-based challengesusing both the Robotis virtual platform and the physical humanoid robots. The virtualenvironment allowed students to do the majority of programming outside of the laboratory,thereby minimizing the amount of time required with the actual robots. As part of the challengeexercises

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 6

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Y Chiou, Drexel University; Arjuna Karthikeyan Senthilvel Kavitha, Drexel University; Tzu-liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso; Nijanthan Vasudevan, Drexel University

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

of the Project FrameworkThe FPGA-based predictive maintenance project was designed as part of the Renewable EnergySystems course, an undergraduate program aimed at equipping students with practical knowledgeof renewable energy technologies and their applications. This Experiment is a part of thecurriculum for junior-level students in the Engineering Technology Department at DrexelUniversity. It is a 3-credit laboratory course offered annually, providing hands-on experience inthe design, simulation, and analysis of renewable energy systems.The objective of the project is to develop a comprehensive framework for predictive maintenancein wind turbines using FPGA technology. This involved creating a virtual simulation environment[4] where

Conference Session

Civil Engineering & Leadership Division Joint Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Pickenpaugh PE, United States Air Force Academy; Owen Sedej P.E., United States Air Force Academy; Brad Wambeke P.E., United States Air Force Academy; Joseph Pickenpaugh PE, PMP, NORAD and USNORTHCOM J4

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

canoe teams use the small teamleadership concept. The next method is Senior Seminar with speakers demonstrating the need forleadership and professionalism in engineering. Finally, hands-on leadership through courses suchas the Field Engineering Readiness Laboratory (FERL) and Senior Leadership Exercisedemonstrates large team leadership to accomplish a shared goal. Figure 1 shows the buildup ofleadership skills throughout the Civil Engineer student’s journey. • Personal, Interpersonal • Introduction to Engineering at a base Sophomore • FERL • Interpersonal, small team leadership • FERL leaders Junior

Conference Session

ECCNE Technical Session 1 - Nuclear Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ira Harkness, University of Florida

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

contacthours of lecture and 15 hours of laboratory. The introduction and radiation interactions reviewnow include a contextual overview of the broader energy landscape, emphasizing the role ofradiation detection within various energy systems. In the sections on counting statistics and erroranalysis, additional content was integrated to discuss the importance of accurate radiationdetection in environmental monitoring and public health. Specifically, modules were added onthe critical role of radiation detection in tracking radioactive contaminants in the environment,monitoring radiation levels near nuclear facilities, and its application in medical diagnostics andtreatments. These additions focus on how accurate detection and error analysis can prevent

Conference Session

Industry and Technical Engineering Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saki Taguchi, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Kasumi Hoshino, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Yutaro Tsuchida, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Sogo Fujita, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Hatsuko Yoshikubo Ph.D., SHIBAURA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY; Sumito Nagasawa Ph.D. in Engineering, Shibaura Institute of Technology

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Student Division (STDT)

addition, a facilitator and general support staffwere assigned to oversee the overall progression of the class. The class adopts an integratedformat that combines lectures and laboratory sessions [8]. For the preliminary programming activity, students used a template program created withPictoBlox, a block-based educational programming application designed for beginners.PictoBlox enables visual construction of programs, utilizing predefined blocks that encapsulatecode internally, allowing intuitive operation. Subsequently, for programming tasks related tothe experiment, Arduino IDE was used to implement and execute the required code. In this class, regardless of prior programming experience, students were guided to developlogical thinking skills

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 10

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra Ph.D, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Aaron H. Persad, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Yan Waguespack, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Mary L Bowden, University of Maryland, College Park; Gilbert Lee Pinkett, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

enrolled inthe course were from underserved populations. Two female minority undergraduate studentssupported by the mini-grant worked closely with the lead faculty for the course modification anddevelopment of associated laboratory activities.The course provided students with valuable research, analytical, and leadership skills, while alsodeepening their understanding of lunar soil chemistry and its relevance to bioinorganic chemistry.The training specifically focused on techniques and knowledge relevant to NASA's Artemismission, demonstrating a practical application of their learning.Students, especially the two that were supported by DREAM project funds were trained inconducting literature searches using SciFinder, a tool providing access to

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 7

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci Ph.D., CMfgE, CPEM, Robert Morris University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

the DefenseManufacturing Communities Support Program (DMCSP) and its adaptation to collegecurriculum. This 2-day intensive course introduced participants to rapid tool making methodsbased on 3D printing. Indirect and direct rapid tooling were covered with hands-on activitiesincluding use of software tools. Tooling for multiple processes such as plastic injection molding,sand casting, room temperature vulcanization (RTV) as well as machining jig and fixture designwere included in the curriculum with demonstrations or laboratory exercises. Main targetaudience was technical personnel from small and medium size manufacturing companies, eventhough it was open to similar personnel from all size of companies including start-ups. Thispaper presents

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 4

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Barger P.E., FLATE (Florida Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence); Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; Sidney E Martin III, Saint Petersburg Junior College; Ron Eaglin, Daytona State College

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

needed credits within each category. However, students have two independent 3-credit-hour elective selection options. Monroe Community College is in Rochester, New York. The College offers an Associate ofApplied Science Engineering (A.A.S.) degree in several areas. The Biotechnology degreeprogram is presented inTable 7 in the semesterformat. The inspection ofTable 7 reveals the definingcharacteristics of theprogram. First, the programhas a four-credit-hourcourse structure. The“extra” hour accommodatesthe included laboratory inmost of the program’srequired courses. Second, the program’s course selection permits higher-level course options intheir respective discipline starting in the first semester of study.St. Lewis Community College is in

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 7: Teams that Work - Collaboration and Project-Based Learning

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph B Herzog, University of Indianapolis; Joan Martinez, University of Indianapolis; Brett Leonard, University of Indianapolis; Patricia Snell Herzog, Indiana University Indianapolis; Amy Foley, University of Indianapolis; Stephen J Spicklemire, University of Indianapolis; Joan Matutes, University of Washington

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

is truly grateful for his time at the University of Arkansas, and enjoyed his department, students, and the campus. While in Fayetteville, he also served as a faculty in the Microelectronics-Photonics Program and the Institute for Nanoscience and Engineering. He received his PhD from the University of Notre Dame working in the Nano-Optics Research Lab with J. Merz and A. Mintairov. After this he was a Welch Postdoctoral Research Associate, researching plasmonic nanostructures at Rice University with Douglas Natelson in the Department of Physics & Astronomy. In the summer of 2017 he was a Fellow at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, DC working with Jake Fontana on tunable subnanometer gap

Collection

2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Bala Maheswaran; Meghna Sridhar; Yiannis Levendis; Hameed Metghalchi

members of the National Renewable EnergyLaboratory (NREL) for their encouragement. This work issupported by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory(NREL) under grant SUB-2024-10424.References[1]. Mackenzie Dennis, An Overview of Heliostats and Concentrating Solar Power Tower Plants, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, March 2022[2]. Joshua Weissert, Yu Zhou, Dongchuan You, and Hameed Metghalchi, Current Advancement of Heliostats, Journal of Energy technology, Vol. 144 / 120801 -7, 2022[3]. Zhang, Y., & Wei, M., "Concentrated solar power (CSP) technology and its potential in China: A review." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 113, pp.109-124, 2019.[4]. Yogesh, K., & Bhushan, P., "A comprehensive

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Tom Goulding

well as a scoring rubric which is used forbeyond beginning concepts to find programming assessing student work and assigning a grade. Highsolutions that create more elegant and efficient scores are based on functional completeness, onsolutions. In order to complete this first GM- time delivery and technical sophistication. These,method assignment students have to research, of course, are all the things that matter in theexplore and master concepts that would normally workplacebe discussed six to seven weeks into a typicalbeginning programming class.The Laboratory respect is based on competence and helpfulness not

Collection

2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Salah Badjou

tackling interdisciplinary projects in all their electricaland mechanical complexity. In addition, the graduates have excellent laboratory and machineshop skills. Recently [1]-[2], a biomedical systems engineering specialization was established inthe form of a concentration within this well established electromechanical engineering program. In addition to its interdisciplinary approach, the electromechanical engineering programalong with the biomedical systems engineering concentration is primarily project-based. This isdone as follows: in the 2nd semester of their freshman year, students enrolled in the programtake a freshman introduction to engineering design course, ENGR 160, having 4 credits (2lecture hours, 4 lab hours). In the spring

Collection

2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Chitra N. Javdekar

heavy in technical subjects such asPhysics, Chemistry and Calculus in order to prepare them for more of the “engineering” classes in theirsophomore year.A basic analysis of the courses taken at a four-year public institution in Massachusetts showed thatStudents typically spend eighty percent of the time spent in taking courses in the freshman year intaking courses that are not directly linked to their chosen profession of engineering. It should be notedthat this also represents the time the “engineering” students do not get to interact with engineeringfaculty, or experience engineering laboratories or experience engineering as a profession. In the secondyear, the ratio of non-engineering courses to engineering courses lowered to about forty