Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 6: Bring Your Own Experiment!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Weeks, University of Maine; Raymond Kennard, University of Maine

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

Paper ID #42464BYOE: Determination of Diffusivity via Time-lapse Imaging with a 3D-PrintedSpectrometer and a Raspberry PILisa Weeks, University of Maine Lisa Weeks is a senior lecturer of Biomedical Enginering in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Maine since 2017. She teaches several of the core fundamental courses including hands on laboratory courses.Dr. Raymond Kennard, University of Maine Dr Raymond Kennard, after graduating with a B.S. in Chemistry from Ithaca College in 1999, returned to his home state of Maine to teach chemistry at Fryeburg Academy. After four years of teaching

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 3 - Diversity

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Blessing Isoyiza Adeika, Morgan State University; Adedayo Ariyibi, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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- this data would be later used by them to write a laboratory report.The experimental group of students was exposed to an experiential learning approach for threesemesters. The curriculum design incorporated real-world scenarios, laboratory work, andinteractive experiences to enhance their understanding of biological concepts.Pre- and post-surveys were given to the undergraduates to assess student engagement. Thesesurveys captured 'students' perceptions of their learning experiences, motivation, and interest inthe subject matter. Additionally, we observed their active participation during experientiallearning sessions.1.1 Pre-Survey: A survey was administered to students enrolled in a university biology course tomeasure their motivation level

Conference Session

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Michael Ulan Genialovich Dakeev, Sam Houston State University; Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University; Suleiman M Obeidat, Texas A&M University; Reg Recayi Pecen, Sam Houston State University; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Alyona Maliassova, Sam Houston State University; Paige Horton, Sam Houston State University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

capabilities infacilitating realistic motion and control, thereby broadening its applicability across variousindustries and use cases. In our previous studies, we introduced a VR robotic arm simulation toimprove muscle memory for engineering students. In this study, we want to incorporate howhaptic gloves may improve overall experience within the VR laboratory setting.The significance of this comparative analysis lies in its potential to offer valuable insights topractitioners and researchers alike. By elucidating the relative strengths and limitations ofdifferent haptic gloves, this study seeks to inform decision-making processes regarding gloveselection and deployment strategies. BackgroundAs the need to

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 3 - Diversity

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Orlando D. Hulse, San Francisco State University; Kunal Avdesh Verma, San Francisco State University; Kevin Diaz Chim, San Francisco State University; Hyeon Soo Jung, San Francisco State University; David Quintero, San Francisco State University

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

Mechatronics Actuator Education Platform for Active Learning CurriculumAbstractThis paper discusses the design and construction of a multi-actuator, open-source educationplatform to enhance undergraduate mechatronics laboratory curriculum experience in the topicarea of actuator technologies. Utilizing hands-on learning as the primary pedagogical approach,students gain applied knowledge in mechatronics by fostering the development of criticalengineering skills. The proposed laboratory curriculum encompasses an all-in-one mechatronicsactuator test platform for the study of fundamental actuator technologies, including a directcurrent brushed motor, stepper, and radio control servo motor that is generally taught in anundergraduate mechatronics

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 2 - Beliefs, Motivation, and Pedagogy

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Sharpe, University of Colorado Boulder; Heidi G. Loshbaugh, University of Colorado Boulder; Kai Amey, University of Colorado Boulder; Karen C Crouch, University of Colorado Boulder; Janet Yowell, University of Colorado Boulder; Nick Stites, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences and broaden access to engineering education. He has experience as a practicing engineer and has taught at the university and community-college levels. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work-in Progress: Aligning an Engineering Hands-On Learning Program to College Strategy: Reducing Implementation Barriers to Support Faculty, Students, and Their SuccessAbstractThis Work in Progress addresses two of ELOS’ requested foci: pedagogy and best practices oflaboratory courses and hands-on laboratory instruction. We describe a redesign plan in theIntegrated Teaching and Learning Program (ITLP) at University of Colorado Boulder

Conference Session

Innovations in Manufacturing Laboratories

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuqiu You, Ohio University

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Manufacturing

concepts, operation, programming, interfacing, andapplication developments of industrial robots, robotics kinematics, control theory, sensory, andvision systems. Robotics Interfacing Engineering is taught as a 300 level course to introducerobot actuators, sensory, fundamentals of control theory, and the integration of robot systems.This course integrates the engineering design of a specific robotics problem and implementationin the laboratory. The problem involves industrial engineering techniques, hardware interfacing,software interfacing, and control devices for designing and building an autonomous robot. Aninterdisciplinary approach is used. Recently, vision system technology has been introduced inthis course as a new component for students to

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hassan Rajaei, Bowling Green State University; Mohammad Dadfar, Bowling Green State University

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Computers in Education

Conference Session

Improving ME Instructional Laboratories

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Sangeorzan, Oakland University; Laila Guessous, Oakland University

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Mechanical Engineering

laboratory experiment?Sure, our experience has shown that students express some slight disappointment whenthey find out that the experiment in question does not involve any loud explosions orflashes of light, and that the food amounts are miniscule (on the order of a few grams,sealed in an unappetizing gelatin capsule); but, overall, students greatly enjoy performingthe experiment described in this paper, and along the way learn some important lessonsabout applying the First Law of Thermodynamics and its relevance to our everyday lives.In this paper we describe a thermodynamics experiment that involves measuring theenergy content of a food sample, whose contents are unknown to the students. This isachieved by burning the sample in a combustion bomb

Conference Session

Improving ME Instructional Laboratories

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samuel Yang, Troy High; Mariappan Jawaharlal, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Mechanical Engineering

system.Once acquainted with the basic operations, users can design and develop their own experiments.The design, construction and testing of the board has been completed. The system was testedsuccessfully with limited number of students to test its feasibility in a classroom.References 1. Ramachandran, Farrell and Mariappan, 2000, A Multidisciplinary Control Systems Laboratory , ASEE Annual Conference and Exhibition, St. Louis , Missouri , Session 1526, June 18—21 2. Mariappan, Cameron, and Berry , 1996, Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Mechatronic Experiments , Frontiers in Education Conference, Salt Lake City , UT 3. Mariappan, and Berry , 1996, Mechatronics at GMI, Proceedings of Mechatronics ¢ 96, pp. 78-83, San Francisco

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arlen Planting, Boise State University; Sin Ming Loo, Boise State University

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Electrical and Computer

Conference Session

Innovations in Laboratory Studies

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Olowokere, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Olutola Jonah; Oladipo O. Osasona, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; E.O.B. ajayi, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria; Kayode P. Ayodele, Obafemi Awolowo University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2008-1375: HUMAN AND INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES IN THEDEVELOPMENT OF WEB-BASED LABORATORIES IN CHALLENGEDENVIRONMENTSDavid Olowokere, University of Alabama at BirminghamLawrence O. kehinde, Texas Southern University, Houston, TexasOlutola Jonah, Obafemi Awolowo UniversityOladipo O. Osasona, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, NigeriaE.O.B. ajayi, Obafemi Awolowo University, NigeriaKayode P. Ayodele, Obafemi Awolowo University Page 13.675.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Human and Infrastructure Issues in the Development of Web- Based Laboratories in Challenged EnvironmentsWeb-based laboratories (WBL) involve not only hardware and software buthuman

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oscar Ortiz, LeTourneau University; Paul Leiffer, LeTourneau University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Conference Session

Fluid Mechanics Experiments and Laboratories

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

MURAT OKCAY; BILGEHAN UYGAR OZTEKIN

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

From the Proceedings of the 2008 meeting of the American Society of Engineering Education Session 3426 Educational Particle Image Velocimetry Interactive Experiment Suites Murat Okçay PhD and Bilgehan Uygar Öztekin PhD Interactive Flow Studies Abstract: Laboratory experience is an essential component of teaching Fluid Mechanics. Hands-on teaching methods provide a lasting understanding of the fluid flow principles. Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) has become a very powerful technique for studying fluid mechanics. Unfortunately very high price

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ed Doering, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sam Shearman, National Instruments; Erik Luther, National Instruments

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Electrical and Computer

Conference Session

Projects & Laboratories in Mechanical ET

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua Pippin, Frostburg State University; Julie Wang, Frostburg State University

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Engineering Technology

Joshua Pippin and Julie Wang Frostburg State UniversityAbstractSince the need for alternate power sources is becoming more prevalent with each newday, a decision was made to work on the research and design for a laboratory-scale windturbine as an undergraduate research project. As such, the main goal of the project was tocreate advancements in wind power technologies. The objective of this research was todesign and build a wind turbine for experimental tests. Two different wind turbine bladesare tested on the model of the wind turbine. These results will further research that canhelp develop less expensive and smaller turbines that can be used in homes and farms.IntroductionThe challenge for this research project

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Osama Mohammed, Florida International University; Nagy Abed, Quanta Technology

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Electrical and Computer

Trans, vol. 46, Feb. 2003, Page 13.1026.11 pp. 79-87.2. N. Mohan, W.P. Robbins, P. Imbertson, T.M. Undeland, R.C. Panaitescu, A.K. Jain, P. Jose, and T. Begalke, " Restructuring of first courses in power electronics and electric drives that integrates digital contro," IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 18, Issue 1, Part 2, Jan. 2003, pp. 429-437.3. O. Mohammed, and R. Sebastien “A Real-time Electromagnetic Analysis of Electric Machines for Educational Purposes and Laboratory Implementation,” IEEE Trans. on Magnetics, vol.34, No. 5, Sept. 1998, pp. 3628-3631.4. S. Abourida, C. Dufour, J. Belanger, V. Lapointe, “Real time, PC

Conference Session

Innovations in ME Laboratory Instruction

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guido Lopez, Old Dominion University; Ilya Leipunsky, Russian Academy of Science; Nadezda Berezkina, Russian Academy of Sciences

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Mechanical Engineering

AbstractIn a great majority of educational cases, “testing of materials” in the laboratory implies“destructive” techniques consisting of using universal testing machines (UTMs), where materialsare brought to a “failure condition” under tension, compression, shear, bending or torsion.Common objectives associated with these types of tests are: the evaluation of materials moduli ofelasticity and rigidity, yield strength, strain, ultimate strength, etc. In engineering practice,however, “in-situ” nondestructive testing (NDT) of materials are highly preferable, in order toevaluate rapidly the condition, failure potential, usefulness and serviceability of engineeringmaterials. Thus, nondestructive testing of materials ought to be an essential ingredient

Conference Session

Inter- and Multidisciplinary Laboratories

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samuel Lakeou, University of the District of Columbia; Esther Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia; Wagdy Mahmoud, University of the District of Columbia; Fatou Mbengue, University of the District of Columbia; Bodjona Coboyo, University of the District of Columbia; Abdulaziz SIrag, University of the District of Columbia; Ben Latigo, University of the District of Columbia

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

C. Law, Ken M.Edmondson, Chris M. Fetzer, Geoff S. Kinsey, Hojun Yoon, Raed A. Sherif, Dimitri D. Krut, James H.Ermer, Peter Hebert, Peichen Pien, and Nasser H. Karam Spectrolab, Inc., 22nd EUPVSEC, Milan ItalyInternational (http://www.silvaco.com).[4] National Renewable Energy Laboratory, http://www.nrel.gov[5] Limiting efficiency of Ideal Single and Multiple Energy Gap Terrestrial Solar Cells, J. Applied Physics,51,4494 (1980)[6] Spectrolab, INC. http//www.spectrolab.com[7] SILVACO’s ATLAS User’s Manual. Device simulation Software. Volumes I and II. Silvaco[8] The outlook on Renewable Energy in America Vol II: Joint Summary, ACORE March, 2007

Conference Session

Innovations in ME Laboratory Instruction

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Widmann, California Polytechnic State University; Charles Birdsong, California Polytechnic State University; John Ridgely, California Polytechnic State University; Frank Owen, California Polytechnic State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2008-1786: INTEGRATING EXPERIMENT, MODELING AND DESIGN USINGA HANDS ON HYDRAULIC POSITIONING LABORATORY FOR MECHANICALCONTROL SYSTEMS EDUCATIONJames Widmann, California Polytechnic State University Jim Widmann is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He received his Ph.D. in 1994 from Stanford University. Currently he teaches mechanics and design courses. He conducts research in the areas of design optimization, machine design, fluid power control and engineering education.Charles Birdsong, California Polytechnic State University Charles Birdsong has expertise in vibrations, controls, signal processing, instrumentation

Conference Session

Projects & Laboratories in Mechanical ET

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Razwaan Arif, Farmingdale State College; Han Chu, Farmingdale, SUNY; Yeong Ryu, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Adam Filios, Farmingdale, SUNY; Hazem Tawfik, Farmingdale State College; Kamal Shahrabi, Kean College of New Jersey

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Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Minh Cao, Wichita State University; John Watkins, Wichita State University; Richard O'Brien, U.S. Naval Academy

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Computers in Education

proportional-derivative(PD) compensator. From this procedure, design procedures for unified notation lead,proportional-integral (PI), proportional-integral–derivative (PID), and PI-lead compensator weredeveloped. With this proposed approach, students can concentrate on the larger control systemdesign issues, such as compensator selection and closed-loop performance, rather than theintricacies of a particular design procedure.Once students learn the unified design process discussed above, it is important that they get anopportunity to apply it to design and laboratory projects. Most real life examples require designiterations. The Graphical User Interface (GUI) developed in this paper not only makes thisfeasible, but also makes this an excellent

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Controls Laboratories

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faramarz Mossayebi, Youngstown State University; Frank Li, Youngstown State University; Eric Lombardo, YSU; CHITRA RAJAGOPAL, Kent State University, Tuscarawas Campus

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

presently employed by Mine Safety Appliances Company in Pittsburgh, PA.CHITRA RAJAGOPAL, Kent State University, Tuscarawas Campus Ms Chitra Rajagopal is Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology at the Kent State University, Tuscarawas Campus, where she teaches electrical and electronic engineering technology courses in in-person and on-line formats. She is currently researching on embedded system design, microcontrollers and control system. Page 13.390.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Developing an Advanced Digital Control Laboratory with a System-On-a

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Controls Laboratories

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yanfei Liu, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne (Eng)

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2008-2288: UTILIZING A PCI DAQ BOARD IN THE LABORATORY COURSEOF MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEMS AND INTERFACINGYanfei Liu, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne (Eng) Dr. Yanfei Liu received the B.S.E.E. Degree from Shandong Institute of Architecture and Engineering in July 1996. She then received the M.S.E.E. Degree from the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences in July 1999, and Ph.D. Degree from Clemson University in August 2004. She has been a member of the IPFW Department of Engineering since August 2005. Dr. Liu’s research interests include robotics, dynamic manipulation, computer vision and image processing

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Innovations in ME Laboratory Instruction

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Davis, Kettering University; Craig Hoff, Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2008-2369: PROMOTING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INUNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING USING LABORATORY TEAM PROJECTS:A CASE STUDYGregory Davis, Kettering University Gregory W. Davis, Ph.D., P.E. is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University, formerly known as GMI Engineering & Management Institute. Acting in this capacity, he teaches courses in the Automotive and Thermal Science disciplines. He also serves a Director of the Advanced Engine Research Laboratory, where he conducts research in alternative fuels and engines. Greg is active on the professional level of SAE, currently serving as a Director on the SAE Board of Directors (term, 2007-2010), a Director on the Publications Board

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Naumov, Purdue University Calumet; William Obermeyer, Purdue University Calumet; Rahul Singhal, Purdue University Calumet; Eduardo Garcia, Purdue University Calumet; Nasser Houshangi, Purdue University Calumet

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AC 2008-2502: UNIFYING LABORATORY CONTENT OF A DIGITAL SYSTEMSAND COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE CURRICULUM THROUGH HORIZONTALAND VERTICAL INTEGRATIONSteve Naumov, Purdue University Calumet Steve Naumov graduated in 2007 with highest distinction from Purdue University Calumet with a B.S. in Computer Engineering and minor in applied mathematics. He intends on pursuing a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. His research interests include high performance computer architecture, digital system verification, and computer architecture education. Along with initiating the accomplishments described in this paper, he has held two consecutive internships at Intel Corp. as

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Hill, University of Hartford; Akram Abu-aisheh, University of Hartford

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Computers in Education

laboratory settings,as well as in independent projects. The toolkit is being used with students during the spring 2008semester. Preliminary results will be available for the 2008 ASEE convention and alldocumentation for the toolkit is freely available on the project website1.IntroductionOptical fiber technology provides very high quality data communications over great distances.With the growing and now common use of optical fiber in industry and high-end consumerelectronics, the use of optical fiber should be more widely taught. For this purpose we aredeveloping an educational optical fiber data communications toolkit that provides students withthe means to investigate the physical layer in such a network. We first used the toolkit duringthe spring

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Bishop, U.S. Naval Academy; Joel Esposito, U.S. Naval Academy; Jenelle Piepmeier, U.S. Naval Academy

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Computers in Education

is defined in the traditional robotics manner). The first and last linksconnect to exactly one joint. No active appendages of any sort were allowed, although the linksthemselves could be complex.To ensure that the students focused their designs toward effective locomotion, the worm robotsare required to pull behind them a ‘chariot,’ which contains the battery and processor. Therobots were thus required to generate good traction and ground force, as opposed to simplygenerating forward motion. The exercise took place over one week, during which there werefour hours of laboratory time.Our prior experience suggested that the motivation of the students would increase significantlywere the design cast as a competition. As such, the demonstration

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Mark Jansson, Rowan University; Ulrich Schwabe, Rowan University; Andrew Hak, Rowan University

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Electrical and Computer

Conference Session

Projects & Laboratories in Mechanical ET

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pramod Kumar, University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Suren Dwivedi, University of Louisiana-Lafayette; Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Projects & Laboratories in Mechanical ET

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Luis Rodriguez, University of Wisconsin - Waukesha; Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University

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Engineering Technology