refrigeration cycleoperation, trouble shooting, analysis and optimization.An ASHRAE grant was awarded to modify a 12,000 BTU “TRIPP LITE” portable air-conditioning unit to setup a teaching laboratory experiment related to refrigeration cycles. Theexperiment was equipped with pressure and temperature sensing apparatus to help in analyzing,troubleshooting, and operating various refrigeration cyclesThermodynamics and heat transfer principles are applied to evaluate cycle efficiency,compressor power, and temperature rise and drop though the evaporator and condenser. Therelative working pressures are plotted on pressure-enthalpy diagram of R410A refrigerant whichwas used inside the refrigeration cycle. Experimental informational outcomes will help
involve the REU participants in the UAV related cutting-edge researchprojects. The UAV Lab at Cal Poly Pomona provides a suitable research environment for theparticipants [1]. References 1 and 2 provide the details on some of the projects that the participantswere involved in. The participants are provided with an opportunity to gain knowledge on theapplication of engineering and computer science to UAV technologies, acquire skills necessary toconduct meaningful research, understand research process, and learn laboratory techniques. Inmost cases, the participants tested the algorithms they developed in simulation and flight tests. Forexample, Figure 1 shows the concept of operation for the obstacle detection and avoidance usingoptical flow for a
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Paper ID #29347Strategies for flipped classroom video development: educating generationZ engineering studentsDr. Michelle Alvarado, University of Florida Dr. Michelle Alvarado is an Assistant Professor at the University of Florida. She obtained her Ph.D. and M.Eng. in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University and her B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Alabama. Dr. Alvarado is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of the HEALTH- Engine Laboratory. The aim of her engineering education research is to develop new methods and best practices of flipped classroom video development for simulation and
completion of projects and presentations of results to improve the learning quality of the corresponding course work as well as to promote the presentation of technical skills. The first part of the course had a set of laboratory activities and the last 6-weeks required the completion of a project. During the final presentations, a faculty member was invited to observe the results of the students [4].This paper seeks to help students learn in a project-oriented environment that will allow them todevelop important skills to engineering, such as rapid prototyping, system integration,troubleshooting software and hardware, and time management. Using mechatronics as a medium,a vast array of work can be completed
Republic in 1986, M.S. from Univ. of Puerto Rico Mayaguez in 1991, and Ph.D. from Michigan State University in 1999. His current teaching and research interests include design, characterization, and rapid prototyping of information processing systems, embedded cyber-physical systems, and engineering education. He is the lead author of the textbook Introduction to Embedded Systems: Using Microcon- trollers and the MSP430 (Springer 2014). From 2013 to 2018 served as Associate Dean of engineering at UPRM. He currently directs the Engineering PEARLS program at UPRM, a College-wide NSF funded initiative, and coordinates the Rapid Systems Prototyping and the Electronic Testing and Characterization Laboratories at UPRM. He is
engineeringprinciples, practical experience and an educational foundation so that students can succeedprofessionally, intellectually and responsibly. The program has established three educationalgoals: (1) To instill in students a classroom/laboratory basic education in mechanical engineeringtechnology fundamentals. (2) To develop in students the skills required to apply engineeringfundamentals to the analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of mechanical engineering technologyproblems. (3) To foster in students personal development to ensure a lifetime of professionalsuccess and an appreciation for the ethical and social responsibilities of a mechanicalengineering technologist and a world citizen. One program constituent - recent graduates and employers of
instructor.• The final oral presentation at the end of the semester includes a comprehensive presentation of the final design, simulation, testing, and evaluation of the project. At that time, a comprehensive technical report on the project with supporting theoretical material where applicable is required.• Throughout the semester, the students are coached to deliver effective oral presentations and they are graded for each presentation.• All above aspects of the design course were graded by assigning to them appropriate weights in the computation of the final grade.!The design course format involved a few one-hour lectures throughout the semester, and the bulkof class time was to be used as “laboratory” sessions consisting of consultation
logic circuit design lab. We are planning toincorporate a Digilent Analog Discovery 2 USB Oscilloscope and Multi-function Instrumentshown in Figure 4.Fig.4 Digilent Analog Discovery 2 USB Oscilloscope and Multi-function Instrument.References: 1. P. Cheung, “Digital System Design” www.ee.ic.ac.uk/pcheung/teaching/ee3_DSD/index, Imperial College London, 2008 2. P. Chayratsami, "Supplementary laboratory in digital circuit and logic design course for pre-service vocational teacher in Thailand," 2013 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), Berlin, 2013, pp. 612-617. 3. Bachnak, B., Elaraby, N.; "Developing Lab Exercises for Logic Circuit Design using FPGAs." 2018 ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring
research untaughtsubject matter. Moreover, a sense of enablement to use project planning (in and out of the classroom)was expressed.As continued efforts to this case study, the author is planning to refine and scale this model for furtherdevelopment as a stand-alone module intended to be used for deploying PM methods to STEM basedcurriculums. Options would include factoring the degree of industry participation, scope, andcomplexity. Finally, this module is planned to be offered as an OER (Open Education Resource)STEM resource for anyone looking to add authentic industry PM practices to their instruction---rangingfrom a laboratory course to a full scale dedicated capstone or PBL course. REFERENCES[1] NYC
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Technologies.Patrick Thomas Swanton, Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering, United States MilitaryAcademyDr. Jeremy Stephen Walker, U.S. Army Research, Development & Eng. Ctr. Jeremy received his B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of South Florida in 1998, his M.S. in Environmental Health Sciences from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 2013, and his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Wayne State University in 2018. He is currently an Experimenter for the Army responsible for performing fundamental research and de- velopment to advance the state-of-the-art in the field of membrane separation, advanced water treatment and reuse. He is the Principal Investigator on funded In-house Laboratory Independent
consulting firm.Stephen A. Szygenda, PhD. Professor Emeritus of Engineering, Southern MethodistUniversity (SMU)Dr. Szygenda was formerly the Dean of the Engineering School at SMU and The University ofAlabama – Birmingham; and was the Chairman of the ECE Department at The University ofTexas – Austin. In industry, Dr. Szygenda served as President of COMSAT General IntegratedSystems, The Rubicon Group, and Comprehensive Computing Systems and Services; and was aMember Of Technical Staff at Bell Telephone Laboratories. Proceedings of the 2017 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Section Annual Conference Organized by The University of Texas at Dallas Copyright © 2017, American Society for Engineering
Educationprinters, microcontrollers such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi are also fairly popular. As thecomplexity of projects increase, there may be a need for items like CNC machines and lasercutters that may not be available in all university makerspaces Such equipment may, however, beavailable within specialized laboratories and/or shops within the institution.BackgroundThe Aggie Innovation Space (AIS) is a college-based maker space facility at New Mexico StateUniversity originally established as a pathfinder project by engineering faculty participating inthe cohort-based Pathways to Innovation project led by Stanford University and VentureWelland funded by the National Science Foundation. Following several iterations of managementmodels, the AIS has
(ATMega328) microcontroller Proceedings of the 2017 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Section Annual Conference Organized by The University of Texas at Dallas Copyright © 2017, American Society for Engineering Education 2017 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Section Annual ConferencePrototype development is supported by classrooms and laboratories equipped with hand tools,machine tools, test equipment, and a stock of sensors compatible with their microcontroller.Engineering fundamentals are introduced on a just-in-time basis to provide the knowledgerequired to complete the projects. The Integrated Engineering Curriculum is composed of threecourses in series: Engineering
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On The Performance of Underwater Acoustic Sensor Networks: An Experimental Approach Paul Cotae, Mahmoud Elsayed Ira S. Moskowitz University of the District of Columbia Naval Research Laboratory School of Engineering and Applied Science Information Management & Decision Department of Electrical and Computer Architectures Branch, Code 5580 Engineering, Washington, DC 20008 Washington, DC 20375 pcotae@udc.edu, mahmoud.elsayed@udc.edu ira.moskowitz@nrl.navy.milAbstract -In this paper, we propose an experimental approach using both the bit error rate (BER) andsignal
• Current: requests for full proposals going out • DOE • Community engagement (Jan 2019) • Notice of Intent (early summer) • Many responses from the community! • Current: preparation of initial solicitation • Also: supporting the National Quantum Initiative Advisory committee (nominations closed Oct 4) • NIST • Formed the “Quantum Economic Development Consortium” with 109 members 38Industrial engagement NQI calls for an organization to allow broad interaction between academia, industry, national laboratories and government agencies. NIST is implementing this through the Quantum Economic Development Consortium (started
to Professor Hamid Namdar (department chair), Professor Stuart Asser (formerdepartment chair), and Mr. Jerry Sitbon (chief college laboratory technician) for their supports,encouragement, and guidance.6. References[1] B. Thompson, “How 3D Printing Will Impact The Manufacturing Industry,” Manufacturing Business Technology, Jan., 2016.[2] B. Jackson, “GE Aviation Celebration 30,000th 3D Printed Fuel Nozzle”, 3D Printing Industry, Oct. 2018.[3] N. Sankar, K. Natarayan, G. Iyer, A. Kalathil, “Printing the Future: From Prototype to Production,” Cognizant 20-20 Insights, pp. 1-8, Nov., 2015.[4] T. Letcher, M. Waytashek, “Material Property Testing of 3D-Printed Specimen in PLA on an Entry-Level 3D Printer,” ASME IMECE 2014 Proceedings
, beam structural elements are often a critical design component,and it is not surprising that beam stresses and deflections are fundamental course topics inall undergraduate mechanical and civil engineering degree programs. In the MechanicalEngineering Department at RIT, students are introduced to beam bending and deflectionin a second-year strength of materials course (MECE 203). The approach is a traditionalone, starting with pure beam bending, followed with transverse loading leading to theconstruction of shear-moment diagrams. Torsion of beams of circular cross-section isalso covered. The discussion concludes with the derivation of beam deflection usingEuler-Bernoulli beam theory assuming uniform flexural rigidity. Laboratory
with a laboratory that was being conducted in the Mechanical andAeronautical Engineering lab class that utilized a magnetic stirring rod. This presented an easy,last minute subject for the flow visualization project that required very little preparation on thepart of the students who chose it. In general the images were of low to moderate quality in termsof the aesthetics, and the seriousness of the reflections followed this general trend. Anothercommon theme for the flow visualization images was, unsurprisingly, coffee. The two samplesof this topic in Figure 1 show the range in image quality. The image of the coffee pot was poorlycomposed and the flow was difficult to observe from the image. In contrast, the image of thecoffee cup with the
, SAE faculty advisor, coordinator of Purdue University Technical Assistance Program atPNW, and a member of the university senate and university promotion committees. Dr. Mojtahedalso served as faculty visitor and consultant at Argonne National laboratory for five years, andNASA Summer faculty visitor. He is highly active in experimental and analytical research and hasover 60 publications in the areas of experimental and applied mechanics. Dr. Mojtahed is an activemember of ASME, SAE, ASEE, and served as the chairman of ASME Calumet section for over10 years.
Experimental2.1 Materials © American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 2 2019 ASEE Midwest Section Conference (Wichita State University-Wichita, KS) EPS was collected from various sources including general shipment packaging, electronicspackaging, and laboratory chemicals packaging and then clean, rinsed, and chopped into smallerpieces. Dimethylformamide (DMF) (99.8%) and acetone were purchased from Fisher Scientific.TiO2 nanopowder with an average particle size of 40 nm (anatase, 99.5%) was purchased fromU.S. Research Nanomaterials Inc., Houston, TX, USA
microfluidics technology was advanced rapidly in the last few years and gained greatattention from various universities, research centers and industrial laboratories working on theplant cells. Using microfluidics will open up new possibilities in the plants and agro-industry,including new microfluidic products and techniques, creating new generations of smart agricultureproducts, and so on. The main problems that engineers are facing include the primary gaps amongthe researchers, lab-scale experiments, and manufacturability. This new opportunity will advancethe technology in agriculture and other disciplines. Also, there are some needs to develop standardsand validation for the microfluidic systems, convincing evidence for manufacturing profitability
Based Learning in the Mechanics of Materials Laboratory,” Eng. Educ.,[2] Nasr, K. J., & Ramadan, B. H., (2005). “Implementation of problem-based learning into engineering thermodynamics,” ASEE Annu. Conf. Expo. Conf. Proc.[3] Jonassen, D. H., and Khanna, S. K. , (2011). “Implementing Problem Based Learning in Ma- Terials Science,” Am. Soc. Eng. Educ.,[4] G. Mason, T. Shuman, yen han, and K. Cook, (2015). “Facilitating Problem-Based Learning with an Inverted Classroom,” p. 26.752.1-26.752.10[5] Perez-Mejia, A.A., (2019). Blending project-based learning and the flipped classroom model in a Civil Engineering course, ASEE Annu. Conf. Expo. Conf. Proc.,[6] Nasr, K. J., & Ramadan, B. H., (2008). Impact
both graduate-level and senior undergraduate students. Mostenrolled students are Mechanical Engineering undergraduates who take the course as anadvanced elective, with the remainder coming from Mechanical Engineering or Bioengineeringgraduate programs. The course, which has reached capacity enrollment (30+ students) formultiple years, is taught in a computer laboratory with one student per computer. The instructoris accompanied by one graduate teaching assistant (GTA) during active learning class sessions.The overall learning objective of the course is to teach students to use modern computersimulation software to solve engineering problems in a virtual space. Students programsimulated models to represent realistic dynamic behaviors of
. o Finishing preliminary experiments and project progress report by July 15, 2017. o Developing system prototype and finishing final project report before Fall 2017 semester. o Participating in the Nineteenth Annual Student Research and Creativity Conference (late April/early May, 2018). During the project, the student • Presented and obtained the advisor’s feedback on the student’s research at scheduled meetings. • Improved the student’s scientific knowledge by discussing scientific literature with the advisor and other colleagues. • Received training in lab safety and responsible conduct of research. • Became involved in lab operations such as ordering laboratory supplies
using different methods. This concept studies both linear and angular displacement, velocity, and acceleration of the connected rigid bodies. • Synthesis of the mechanism to follow certain motion criteria.Moreover, some of the other skills that students gained during this experiential learning activitywere: • Prototype simulation using commercial software ADAMS (Automated Dynamic Analysis of Mechanical Systems) to obtain the motion variables • Motion simulation and modeling of the prototype by writing a code in MATLAB (Matrix Laboratory) based on the theoretical equations learned throughout the term • Laser-cutting experience by fabricating the mechanism, which is in-line with the results of analyses and simulations • Soft skills
misconceptions.Blended learningAlthough many definitions exist for blended learning, they seem to converge around the ideaof synthesising on-line, (e) learning with the more traditional forms of teaching and learning.i.e. drawing together the e with the classroom, the laboratory, the seminar and the tutorialsetting. The synthesis being influenced by, but not limited to, items noted in Table 1.Table 1. Potential influences on blended learningThe teacher The learner o teaching philosophies o expectations o expertise o previous experiences o comfort zone o expertise o adaptability o comfort zones