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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pnina Ari-Gur, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Roman Rabiej, Western Michigan University; Peter Thannhauser, Western Michigan University; Marwa M Hassan, Louisiana State University; Daniel M. Litynski, Western Michigan University; Renee Schwartz, Western Michigan University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

sabbatical at University of Auckland in new Zealand. She has been working on magnetic shape memory alloys as smart materials and for alterna- tive energy. She has years of experience working on a variety of materials. Her research has been funded by NSF, the Air-Force Office of Scientific Research, NASA, CRDF Global, and industry. Her research projects also benefit society such as her NSF grants where nano-ceramics were used as photocatalysts for cleaning contaminants from water and air or for developing ferromagnetic alloys for alternative energy. She has used grants from HP and NSF to develop virtual laboratory to enhance student learning. She is also engaged in a number of outreach activities. A regular presenter in

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Instrumentation Technical Session II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mingshao Zhang, Stevens Institute of Technology; ZHOU ZHANG, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Instrumentation

Paper ID #6364Universal Range Data Acquisition for Educational Laboratories Using Mi-crosoft KinectMr. Mingshao Zhang, Stevens Institute of TechnologyMr. ZHOU ZHANGDr. Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology Page 23.1282.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Universal Range Data Acquisition for Educational Laboratories Using Microsoft KinectAbstractMany experiments conducted in engineering and science laboratories involve the acquisition ofrange data such as linear or angular position

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Incorporating Technology into Construction Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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R. Casey Cline, Boise State University; Kirsten A Davis, Boise State University

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Construction

Polytechnic Institute and State University. Her educational research interests are focused on improving construction management education. Page 23.1329.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Using Mobile Technology in a Construction Management “Hands-On” LaboratoryAbstractThis study discusses the introduction and use of the iPad mobile device in a freshman levelconstruction management “hands-on” materials and methods laboratory. The devices areincorporated into the course in four ways: (1) for plan reading; (2) for RFI documentation,including the

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Engineering Technology); Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.); Jack G. Zhou, Drexel University (Eng.)

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #7255Virtual 3-D Laboratory for CNC Machining and Automation CurriculumDr. Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Engineering Technology)Dr. Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.) Dr. Ciobanescu Husanu is an assistant professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Drexel Uni- versity. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University and also a M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering. Her research interest is in thermo-fluid sciences with applications in micro- combustion, fuel cells, green fuels and plasma assisted combustion. Dr. Husanu has prior industrial experience in

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Biomedical Engineering Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge E Bohorquez, University of Miami; Jonathon Anthony Toft-Nielsen

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Biomedical

: An existing laboratory course was overhauled and refocused to boost student’sskills in design, crafting, self-efficacy, troubleshooting, and expertise in the field of MedicalElectronics. The strategy was to use problem oriented methodology in a collaborative setup.Results: The main learning objectives were fulfilled and students reported a high level ofsatisfaction with the content and the methodology of the course.IntroductionCollaboration in education is seen as joining intellectual efforts between groups of students orbetween students and instructors to achieve a common goal. Collaborative learning is the heart ofproblem-based learning, which emphasizes a more “natural learning” [2]. Cooperative learningrepresents an active field of

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2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Trevor Harris; Stephen Pierson; Hari Pandey; Han Hu

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference Data Acquisition Using LabVIEW and MATLAB for Mechanical Engineering Laboratories Trevor Harris, Stephen Pierson, Hari Pandey, and Han Hu Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701AbstractData acquisition is an integral part of research and has many uses within the industry. Having abasic understanding of data acquisition systems and the capabilities or where they could beapplied will create more opportunities for engineering students when they are ready for researchor industry. To gain this understanding through engineering education, students could take amodule in a

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS) Technical Session 6: Online, Remote, and VIrtual Labs

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marcos Jose Inonan Moran, University of Washington; Animesh Paul, University of Georgia; Dominik May, University of Wuppertal; Rania Hussein, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

Paper ID #39064RHLab: Digital Inequalities and Equitable Access in Remote LaboratoriesMr. Marcos Jose Inonan Moran, University of Washington Marcos Inonan is a PhD student and research assistant in the Remote Hub Lab (RHLab) of the depart- ment of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Washington in Seattle. His research is centered on developing remote laboratories with a lens of equitable access to engineering education, and driven by his commitment to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in STEM education. In addition to his research on remote laboratories, Marcos has expertise in digital

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Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Chemical Division

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chris Barr, University of Michigan; Sarah A Wilson, University of Kentucky; Janie Brennan, Washington University in St. Louis; Joanne Beckwith Maddock, Carnegie Mellon University; Tracy L. Carter, Northeastern University; Samira Azarin Azarin; Amy J. Karlsson, University of Maryland

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

Paper ID #41284Prioritizing Learning Outcomes for Chemical Engineering Laboratory Courses:Student PerspectivesDr. Chris Barr, University of Michigan Dr. Christopher Barr is the Instructional Laboratory Supervisor in the Chemical Engineering Department at University of Michigan. He obtained his Ph.D. at University of Toledo in 2013 and is a former Fellow in the N.S.F. GK-12 grant ”Graduate Teaching Fellows in STEM High School Education: An Environmental Science Learning Community at the Land-Lake Ecosystem Interface”. His main responsibilities are supervising and implementing improvements to the undergraduate labs. He also

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 8

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John R. Rogers, Benedictine College; Taylor Goring; Joel Michael Iwanski

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #41259Pass-Fail Grading of Technical Writing in a Material Science LaboratoryProf. John R. Rogers, Benedictine College Dr. John Rogers is a member of the Benedictine College School of Engineering faculty where he teaches courses in mechanical engineering including materials engineering laboratory, mechatronics, vibrations, and design. He earned a doctorate in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2003. He has a range of engineering and teaching experience. As an ocean engineer, he developed towed systems for underwater listening, and structures that reduce ship noise. As a structural

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tooran Emami Ph. D., United States Coast Guard Academy

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

-time and discrete-time systems, analog or digital filter design, and hybrid power system design. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Project-Based Learning on Diverse Concepts in a Power Electronic LaboratoryAbstractThis paper presents a project-based learning approach to teach the fundamental aspects of a DCmotor, half-wave, and full-wave rectifier circuits in a laboratory. The lab's objectives include: 1. Learn about the essential components of a DC motor by constructing a low-cost DC motor kit. 2. Explore practical methods to enhance the design and performance of the DC motor. 3. Explore and build half-wave and full-wave rectifier circuits to

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ELOS Technical Session 5 - Remote, Virtual, and Digital Realities

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deborah Moyaki, University of Georgia; Isaac Damilare Dunmoye, University of Georgia; Cheryl T. Gomillion, University of Georgia; Dominik May, University of Wuppertal; Nathaniel Hunsu, University of Georgia

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

Paper ID #44225Perception of Students in Virtual Laboratories: The Role of ContextDeborah Moyaki, University of Georgia Deborah Moyaki is a doctoral student in the Engineering Education and Transformative Practice program at the University of Georgia. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Educational Technology and is excited about the possibilities technology offers to the learning experience beyond the formal classroom setting. Her research focuses on improving the educational experience of engineering students using virtual reality labs and other emerging technologies.Isaac Damilare Dunmoye, University of Georgia Isaac

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2008 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Constantin Ciocanel; Mohammad Elahinia

Teaching Engineering Laboratories Based On A Problem Solving Approach Constantin Ciocanel Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ Mohammad Elahinia University of Toledo, Toledo, OHAbstractThis paper presents the redevelopment method and process of the laboratory experiments for theMechanics and Vibration Laboratory, MIME3390, in the Mechanical, Industrial, andManufacturing Engineering Department at the University of Toledo. The redevelopmentobjective was to transform the learning process from a subject-based learning to a problem-solving learning. Particular objective was to provide

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2013 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Matthew T. Siniawski; Adam R. Carberry; Rafiqul I. Noorani

A Project-based Approach for a Design and Manufacturing Laboratory Course Matthew T. Siniawski1, Adam R. Carberry2, Rafiqul I. Noorani1 1 - Loyola Marymount University / 2 - Arizona State UniversityAbstractAn upper-division design and manufacturing laboratory course for mechanical engineeringstudents was redesigned to incorporate a semester-long project. The goal of the project was toprovide students with an experience applying the design process to develop a simple product, amanual bottle opener. During the design process, students individually generated a conceptualdesign, created a 3D computer-aided design (CAD) model of their design

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2013 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Tina Smilkstein

Increasing Lab Participation and Content Retention Through Supportive Laboratory Preparatory Assignments Tina Smilkstein, California State University at San Luis Obispo I. AbstractA study is done on an electrical engineering circuit lab course to assess the effect onparticipation, retention of course content and student satisfaction when prelab assignments wereexpanded to include a write up of the experiment background and goals. Reading that wascreated specifically for each lab covered background for the lab that the students should bebringing with them from previous courses but did not tell them how to do the lab. They wereasked to summarize the

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2013 GSW

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Hector A. Ochoa

Friday Morning Session 1- Faculty The Implementation of Take Home Laboratories Using the NI myDAQ Hector A. Ochoa Electrical Engineering Department The University of Texas at Tyler AbstractEvery year, new technologies are been discovered, and they affect us in many different ways.They change the way we live, move, think, and learn. Kids these days are very familiar withcomputers, gaming consoles, the internet, and cell phones. For them, things like encyclopedias,chalk boards, and trigonometric tables are ancient history. That is the reason

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2004 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Lance C. Perez; Jerald L. Varner; Michael F. Anderson

A TIMS Based Laboratory for Undergraduate Probability and Random Processes Lance C. Pérez, Jerald L. Varner, Michael F. Anderson University of Nebraska, Lincoln/Clarke CollegeIntroductionThe Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Nebraska has implemented anIntegrated Signals and Systems Laboratory (ISSL) based on a single experimental platformthroughout a sequence of four courses at the junior and senior levels [1]. This laboratory isfunded by a Course, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI), Adaptation andImplementation (A&I) track, grant from the National Science Foundation. The four-coursesequence is ELEC 304 Signals and Systems, ELEC

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2004 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Jason Moore; Mitchell A. Thornton; Ronald W. Skeith

39th ASEE Midwest Section Meeting A Modular and Specifications Oriented Digital Circuit Design Laboratory Jason Moore, Mitchell A. Thornton, Ronald W. Skeith Southern Methodist University / University of Arkansas Dallas, Texas / Fayetteville, ArkansasAbstract: A laboratory for a second undergraduate course in digital logic design isdescribed based on the philosophy of decomposing the circuits into control and datapathportions. Modular designs are strongly encouraged by requiring later designs to needsome of the same pieces of earlier designs. The unique aspect of this laboratory is thatstudents are required to generate

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2008 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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J. Moore; M.A. Thornton; R.W. Skeith

Teaching a Laboratory Intensive Class in a Distance Education Mode J. Moore*, M.A. Thornton*, and R.W. Skeith** Southern Methodist University*, University of Arkansas**AbstractA unique set of obstacles occur when administering a distance education class that has asignificant laboratory component. A class in Digital Systems Design targeting fourth-year andintroductory graduate students that is offered both in conventional and distance education modesis described. Because the course is design oriented, students must engage in several designprojects that would ordinarily be carried out in a laboratory to satisfactorily achieve the courselearning outcomes

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2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Stephan A. Durham; W. Micah Hale; Seamus Freyne

Teaching Aids and Laboratory Experiments to Enhance Materials Learning Stephan A. Durham1, W. Micah Hale2, Seamus Freyne3 1 University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center / 2University of Arkansas / 3Manhattan CollegeAbstractMost civil engineering programs across the country require one course in materials and materialstesting. Many times these courses are structured to provide students the basic understanding ofthe production, properties, and behavior of common structural materials. Emphasis is oftenplaced on concrete, steel, and wood. This paper presents teaching aids and laboratoryexperiments that can be used

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2006 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Warren Lewis, Oklahoma State University

"Advanced Technology: Bringing Today’s Standards to the Industrial Laboratory" Warren Lewis, MS Oklahoma State UniversityIn order to save lives, doctors stay current with the latest medical developments and technology.In order to build the best houses, contractors keep abreast of the most current standards, methods,and equipment. And so it must be in engineering education. Faculty must be knowledgeable ofthe latest processes and equipment used in the engineering world. ABET recognizes this as seenin its program outcomes (Criterion 2: a-k).1 To the best of our ability, we must teach currentmethodologies in our classroom along with

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Mir Atiqullah; Norman Russell

Development of a Drag Coefficient Laboratory via Capstone Design Mir Atiqullah Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Technology. Southern Polytechnic State University Marietta, GA 30060 Norman Russell Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Technology. Southern Polytechnic State University Marietta, GA 30060MIR ATIQULLAHPhD in Mechanical engineering from Purdue University in 1996.Research areas include computational optimization in design, genetic algorithm

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Jumoke Ladeji-Osias; Kehinde Abimbola; Yacob Astatke; Craig Scott

Teaching a Sophomore Course with a Laboratory Component Online Jumoke Ladeji-Osias, Kehinde Abimbola, Yacob Astatke, Craig Scott Morgan State University 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21239 Jumoke.Ladeji-Osias@Morgan.Edu, Kehinde.Abimbola@Morgan.Edu Yacob.Astatke@Morgan.Edu, Craig.Scott@Morgan.EduJUMOKE LADEJI-OSIASJumoke Ladeji-Osias, Ph.D. is an associate professor of electrical engineering at MorganState University. She teaches courses and conducts research in the area of digital design.KEHINDE ABIMBOLAKehinde Abimbola is a doctoral student in civil engineering at Morgan State University

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2010 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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AS Ward; MN Gooseff; RY Toto; SE Zappe

Higher-Order Learning Through Virtual Laboratories in Fluid Mechanics: Lessons Learned AS Ward1, MN Gooseff1, RY Toto2, SE Zappe2 1 – Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802 2 – Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802AbstractStudent achievement of Bloom’s higher-order cognitive skills (analysis, evaluation, andsynthesis) is recognized as being necessary in engineering education, yet is difficult toachieve in traditional lecture formats. Laboratory components supplement traditionallectures in an effort to

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2010 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Christopher L. Reitsma

Reinvigorating Microcontroller Laboratories with Experiences and Applications of Common Devices Major Christopher L. Reitsma, Dept. of EE&CS, United States Military AcademyAbstractMany non-engineering Cadets at the United States Military Academy take a sequence of coursesin Electrical Engineering as part of their requirement to earn a Bachelor’s of Science. The finalcourse in the sequence incorporates the programming of a microcontroller, including theutilization of analog and digital circuits, and implementation of robotics as part of militaryelectronic systems. Because of the limited programming experience of these students, the courseuses the BOE-Bot containing a BASIC Stamp 2 microcontroller

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2007 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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V. Genis; W. Rosen; R. Chiou; W. Danley; J. Milbrandt; G. Marekova; S. Racz; T. Kitchener; B. LaVay

1 Laboratory- and Project-Based Courses in the Engineering Technology Curriculum V. Genis, W. Rosen, R. Chiou, W. Danley, J. Milbrandt, G. Marekova, S. Racz, T. Kitchener, and B. LaVay Goodwin College of Professional Studies, Drexel University Philadelphia, PA 19104AbstractDrexel University’s Goodwin College of Professional Studies has offered a co-op-based AppliedEngineering Technology (AET) major since 2002. The program comprises three concentrations inElectrical, Mechanical, and Industrial Engineering

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2006 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Scott Shepard

The Incorporation of Extracurricular Innovations into Engineering Technology Laboratory Components Dr. Scott Shepard Department of Engineering Technology University of Central FloridaI. IntroductionStartling advances in the laboratory components of a variety of undergraduatecourses in Physics, Chemistry and Engineering have recently become adaptablefor use in Engineering Technology. We will focus on laboratory modules thatutilize optics (originating from various scientific; Electrical Engineering; andChemical Engineering curricula) but the methods of applying our procedures toother laboratory components will also be discussed. Some

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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R. Radharamanan; Ha Van Vo

CAD/CAM and Robotics Applications in Laboratory-Learning Environment R. Radharamanan and Ha Van Vo School of Engineering, Mercer University, Macon, GA 31207-0001, USAAbstractIn this paper, how the design/automation hardware and software and manufacturing laboratory facilitiesare effectively integrated to teach Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Manufacturing(CAM), CAD/CAM integration, and robotics with appropriate hands-on experiences in the Biomedical,Mechanical, and Industrial Engineering Programs are presented and discussed. A typical CAD moduledeveloped and taught in Biomedical Engineering includes the use of patient-specific 2D

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Technical Proficiency and Cybersecurity Awareness in ECE Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Kinsel, University of Virginia ; Caroline Elizabeth Crockett, University of Virginia; Natasha Smith, University of Virginia; George Prpich, University of Virginia

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

University of VirginiaDr. George Prpich, University of Virginia Professional Skills and Safety are my main pedagogical interests. I use the Chemical Engineering laboratory to implement safety training to improve safety culture, and to adapt assessment methods to enhance development of students’ professional skills. I am an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Virginia and I hold a B.Sc. (University of Saskatchewan) and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (Queen’s University). Complimenting my pedagogical research is an interest in bioprocess engineering, environmental engineering, environmental risk management, and I have authored >40 peer reviewed publications in these fields. I’m also active in

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Laboratory and Research Skill Development

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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George Prpich, University of Virginia; Natasha Smith, University of Virginia; Caroline Elizabeth Crockett, University of Virginia; Anukriti Shrestha, University of Virginia

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Paper ID #44201Building Better Engineers: Teaching Chemical Engineers to Troubleshoot inthe LaboratoryDr. George Prpich, University of Virginia Dr. Prpich is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Virginia. His primary pedagogical interests include professional skills development and laboratory safety training and culture. He has a B.Sc. from the University of Saskatchewan and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Queen’s University. Beyond his pedagogical research, Dr. Prpich has expertise in bioprocess engineering, environmental engineering, and environmental risk management. Outside academia

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2012 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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E. Carl Greco; Jim D. Reasoner

Assessment of an Individualized, Self-Contained System in Electrical Circuits Laboratory E. Carl Greco and Jim D. Reasoner Electrical Engineering Department – Arkansas Tech UniversityAbstractA pilot study was performed to evaluate the efficacy of a teaching protocol employing anindividualized, self-contained laboratory system for instruction in a fundamental electricalcircuits laboratory. For purpose of evaluation, students were divided into two academicallymatched groups. The control group utilized traditional laboratory equipment and performed theirweekly laboratory assignments as two member teams. The study group used the ElectronicsExplorerTM Board (EEBoard