Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Yao, East Carolina University; Loren Limberis, East Carolina University; Steve Warren, Kansas State University

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-2781: USING PORTABLE ELECTRONICS EXPERIMENT KITSFOR ELECTRONICS COURSES IN A GENERAL ENGINEERING PRO-GRAMJason Yao, East Carolina University Dr. Jianchu (Jason) Yao joined the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University as an Assistant Professor in August, 2005. He received a B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from Shaanxi university of Science and Technology, China, in 1992 and 1995, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in elec- trical engineering from Kansas State University in 2005. His research interests include wearable medical devices, telehealthcare, bioinstrumentation, control systems, and biosignal processing. His educational research interests are laboratory/project-driven

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Emerging Information Technologies

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abul K. M. Azad, Northern Illinois University

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Computing & Information Technology

AC 2011-582: LEARNING FROM REMOTE EXPERIMENTATIONS OVERTHE INTERNETAbul K. M. Azad, Northern Illinois University Abul K. M. Azad is a Professor with the Technology Department of Northern Illinois University. His re- search interests include mechatronic systems and structural control, remote laboratory, adaptive/intelligent control, mobile robotics, and educational research. In these areas, Dr. Azad has over 100 referred journal and conference papers, edited books, and few book chapters. So far, he has attracted around $1.5M of research and development grants from various national and international funding agencies. He is active with various professional organizations along with editorial board member for a number of

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ECE Division Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nuri Yilmazer, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Remzi Seker, University of Arkansas, Little Rock

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-1446: A PROJECT BASED HANDS-ON DIGITAL LOGIC COURSENuri Yilmazer, Texas A&M University-Kingsville Nuri Yilmazer received the B.S. degree in electrical and electronics engineering from Cukurova Uni- versity, Adana, Turkey in 1996, and the M.S. and PhD degrees in electrical and computer engineering from University of Florida and Syracuse University in 2000 and 2006 respectively. He worked as a Post Doctoral Research Associate in Computational Electromagnetics Laboratory at Syracuse University from 2006 to 2007. He is currently working as an Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Kingsville, TX. His current research interests

Conference Session

Distance and Web-based Learning in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Jumoke 'Kemi Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University

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Electrical and Computer

experiences and results in developing and delivering two coreElectrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) courses with laboratory components completelyonline using an internet based distance learning delivery system and the Mobile Studiotechnology and pedagogy. The challenge in offering ECE courses online is the fact they have avery intensive hands-on component, such as design and laboratory experiments, that requirestudents to use expensive laboratory equipment to complete and demonstrate their projects. Thisimplied that until now, institutions offering ECE laboratory courses had to have students attendthe laboratory courses on their campuses. Our ECE department is in the process of redesigningand delivering all 200-level and 300-level electrical

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; Robert W. Hendricks, Virginia Tech; Cortney V. Martin, Virginia Tech; Peter Doolittle, Virginia Tech; Justeen Olinger, Virginia Tech

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NSF Grantees

community colleges, which were formerly lecture-only courses.A number of the major tasks in the National Science Foundation Course, Curriculum, andLaboratory Improvement Phase II grant, awarded in 2008, have been accomplished. Theseinclude publication of the 3rd edition of a laboratory manual in 2009,1 the development of onlinemultimedia learning materials to support student experimentation outside of the classroom,2-4 2,3 , 4vodcasts on measurement techniques used in individual experiments linked directly to the labreport template, and the development of online classes for two circuits laboratory courses.5 Thefirst is a d.c. circuits course is designed for off-campus students and the second is a supplementto increase independent learning by

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Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Rachel Klapper, Middle Tennessee State University; Sandi Hyde, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

objectives can further burden this task. Hands-on activities in the laboratory courses that often supplement basic science classes are, inarguably,beneficial as they can reinforce classroom concepts and instill students with confidence in boththeir knowledge and abilities. However, that confidence is often limited to the constructs of thetextbooks used in the specific courses, and laboratory work may not always challenge or excitestudents. Engineering educators face additional challenges in creating hands-on experiences fortheir students. The nature of engineering endeavors in terms of cost and development-time canlimit abilities to create meaningful engineering- laboratory courses. Additionally, faculty-ledand course-driven laboratory experiences

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2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Devinder Mahajan

Biomass Feedstock-based Technology Devinder Mahajan SBU-BNL Joint Appointment Professor and Co-Director Chemical & Molecular Engineering Stony Brook University, New York Site Director NSF Center for BioEnergy Research & Development [CBERD] www.bioenergynow.org Scientific Staff Joint Appointment Sustainable Energy Technologies Department Brookhaven National Laboratory, New York ABSTRACTThe use of

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Distance and Web-based Learning in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dale N. Buechler, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Phil J. Sealy, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; John Goomey, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Electrical and Computer

hours for remote studentswhich are essentially equivalent to face-to-face office hours.One of the strengths of our electrical engineering program has been that all but one of ourcourses has had an integrated laboratory component. In addition, most courses have requiredsignificant design projects. Distance students to date have completed their labs at their localtwo-year school instead of traveling across the state to main campus. Lab instructors have beenhired to provide equipment and lab support for these courses. This lab approach with an on-sitelab instructor has been serviceable for “cookbook” type laboratories, where all the instructionsare provided, and low-level design projects.Alternative approaches have been investigated for use with

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BME Courses and Learning Activities

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Vernengo, Rowan University

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Biomedical

. Page 22.135.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Active and Cooperative Learning Activities for Introducing Undergraduate Students to BiomaterialsAbstractBiomaterials science is a relatively new interdisciplinary field. Because of the increasingprevalence of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative diseases, there is anecessity to engineer biomaterials that can be used to treat these painful and debilitatingdisorders. The overall objective of this initiative is to teach our undergraduate studentsconcepts in the research, development, and clinical application of biomaterials. Twoopen-ended laboratory activities, one developed for freshman and the other

Conference Session

Assessment Methods and Learning Pedagogy II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Alex Fang, Texas A&M University; Michael Ryan Golla, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

Page 22.1686.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Which Comes First – Theory or Laboratory Experiment?AbstractThe positive effects of laboratory exercise on engineering education are well recognized.To enhance student learning, many engineering technology courses include laboratoryexperiments. Traditionally, the students are introduced to the theories first. The lecturesare then followed by laboratory activities. However, the timing of the laboratory sessionswith respect to that of the lectures may influence student learning. In a reverse sequence,giving students opportunities to conduct experiments before presenting the theories mayimprove or impede learning.This paper presents an effort

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Poster Sessions for Unit Operations Lab Bazaar and Tenure-Track Faculty

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael E. Prudich, Ohio University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Robert Y. Ofoli, Michigan State University; Robert B. Barat, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Norman W. Loney, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ali Pilehvari, P.E., Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Michael J. Elsass, University of Dayton; Robert J. Wilkens, University of Dayton; Danilo Pozzo, University of Washington; Jim Pfaendtner, University of Washington; William B. Baratuci, University of Washington; Jim Henry, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga; Bridget R. Rogers, Vanderbilt University; John F. Sandell, Michigan Technological University; Adrienne R. Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Jason M. Keith, Michigan Technological University; Horacio Adrian Duarte, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; David W. Caspary, Michigan Technological University; Charles Nuttelman, University of Colorado, Boulder; Pablo LaValle, University of Michigan; Naoko Ellis, University of British Columbia; Sergio Mendez, California State University, Long Beach; Arne Biermans, University of Washington

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Chemical Engineering

The Ohio State University and UCLA. His research interestes are process systems engineering, process diagnosis, and simulation and modeling. He has been instructing the Unit Operations Laboratory for 3 years.Robert J. Wilkens, University of Dayton Page 22.1578.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Bob Wilkens is Associate Professor and Director of Chemical Engineering at the University of Dayton. He received his B.Ch.E. and M.S. in chemical engineering from the University of Dayton and his Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Ohio University. Following a post-doc

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Computer Science Applications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan J. Meuth, University of Advancing Technology

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Computers in Education

AC 2011-120: USING THE PROCESSING PROGRAMMING ENVIRON-MENT IN ENGINEERING EDUCATIONRyan J Meuth, University of Advancing Technology I graduated from UMR with a B.S. of Computer Engineering in 2005, after which I stayed at UMR (Now Missouri University of Science and Technology) to pursue and complete a Master’s and PhD in computer engineering. I worked for Dr. Donald C. Wunsch at the Applied Computational Intelligence Laboratory in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. There I worked on the Learning Applied to Ground Robotics project, developing a ground vehicle that can not only navigate unknown terrain, but be able to learn from experience with the world. During the summers since 2006 I worked at

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Computing

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tumkor Serdar, Stevens Institute of Technology; El-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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Computers in Education

element methods and has interests in remote laboratories, project-based learning and student learning assessment. His research is in the areas of remote sensing and control with applications to remote experimentation as well as modeling of microstructure changes in metal forming processes. He publishes regularly in peer-reviewed conference proceedings and scientific journals. At the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition in Chicago, USA, he received the Best Paper Award for his article ’A Virtual Laboratory on Fluid Mechanics’.Dr. Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology Page 22.527.1

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan L. Burkett, University of Alabama; John C. Lusth, University of Alabama; Sushma Kotru, University of Alabama

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NSF Grantees

ethics.The laboratory component consists of five laboratories where students analyze an automobilelighting system to reinforce fundamental principles, use a breadboard to create a circuit with anoperational amplifier, and assemble a radio from a kit. In addition, a laboratory where studentsdesign and build a functional product with attention to aesthetics has been introduced to exercisetheir creativity. The creative process is marked by progression through various stages such asbrainstorming, forming a construction plan, drawing schematic representations of the product,and implementation of the design. This project is motivated by the need for creative thought inengineering undergraduate students to enable enhanced product design. Each semester

Conference Session

Tools of the Trade

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Douglas H. Timmer, University of Texas, Pan American; Miguel Gonzalez, University of Texas, Pan American; Connie M. Borror, Arizona State University, West

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Engineering Management

singlesetpoint for establishing benchmarks and the ability to run a design of experiments. A table isdisplayed that contains the students’ results with an option to export the results to MicrosoftExcel. The web-based module was written in Netbeans and utilizes the Glassfish applicationserver. A MySQL database maintains the Mouse Factory information and student records. Amajor advantage of this approach is that Netbeans, Glassfish and MySQL are all open-sourcesoftware packages.Figure 2. Bill of Materials Page 22.1383.4 Page 22.1383.5Figure 3. Critical Point - CoverDOE Lab OneThe first DOE laboratory allows students to

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Industrial Collaboration and Applications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

knowledge in power areas, as well as studentsfrom another universities and colleges pursuing power education. Concept of virtual laboratory isalso introduced here and provides addition flexibility in the class’s offering strategies. Due to therapid changes in the technological world, faculty involved in teaching the proposed courses mustbe informed of advances in technology currently used in the industry. On the other hand,industry wants to have qualified and well-educated employees who are ready to implement theirknowledge on day one of their employment. As a result, the initiative of power engineeringcurriculum development described in this paper is industry-driven.IntroductionMany electrical engineering technology programs have already started

Conference Session

FPD VII: Innovative Curriculum Elements of Successful First-Year Courses

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Byron L Newberry, Oklahoma Christian University; Cory R. Davis, Oklahoma Christian University; Robert Andrew Stevenson, Oklahoma Christian University

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First-Year Programs

engineering students continues to be a critical concern across the engineeringdisciplines1-3. The typical engineering program begins with immersion of the student into thestudy of calculus. While this calculus content is mandatory to progression in the engineeringdisciplines, the abrupt transition from high school to Calculus I can be a deterrent to manystudents. Recognizing these facts, in fall 2009 the Oklahoma Christian University engineeringprograms implemented a new required freshman mathematics course, ENGR-1113 Foundationsof Engineering Mathematics, which precedes Calculus I. This class was patterned on the pilotprogram at Wright State University entitled “A National Model for Engineering MathematicsEducation” 4, 5. Both lecture and laboratory

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Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Ludwigsen, Kettering University; Janet Brelin-Fornari, Kettering University; Joseph Neal, Kettering University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2011-1651: CRASH SAFETY IN THE INTRODUCTORY PHYSICSLABDaniel Ludwigsen, Kettering University Dr. Daniel Ludwigsen pursued research in Musical Acoustics while completing the Ph. D. in Physics from Brigham Young University. After joining Kettering University in support of the acoustics specialty within Applied Physics, Dr. Ludwigsen has broadened his professional interests to include physics education research and instructional design. In addition to an overhaul of the introductory physics laboratories, partially supported by NSF CCLI funding, Dr. Ludwigsen has written two courses at the sophmore/junior level, and coauthored a senior level laboratory in acoustics. He is also interested in developing materials

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Dhruv Sakalley, Drexel University; Holly Burnside, Drexel University

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NSF Grantees

Education, 2011 Lean Six Sigma Nanomanufacturing Course for Undergraduate Engineering Technology and Engineering Programs  Abstract. We have developed a laboratory- and project-based course to instruct Engineering andEngineering Technology students in Lean Six Sigma methodologies for nanomanufacturing. Theexperiments include synthesis and characterization of quantum dots and magnetic nickelnanowires, and fabrication and testing of organic LEDs and nanocrystalline solar cells.Additional experiments related to ferrofluids, soft lithography, nanocrystalline phosphors, andnanofilters are under development. The broad objective is to impart the knowledge and skillsneeded to translate laboratory discoveries in nanoscience to the

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maurice F. Aburdene, Bucknell University; Kundan Nepal, Bucknell University

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Computing & Information Technology

AC 2011-657: SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS, DATA COMMUNICA-TIONS, AND SIMULATIONMaurice F. Aburdene, Bucknell University Maurice Felix Aburdene is a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Professor of Computer Science at Bucknell University. His teaching and research interests include control systems, parallel algorithms, simulation of dynamic systems, distributed algorithms, computer communication networks, computer- assisted laboratories, and signal processing.Kundan Nepal, Bucknell University Kundan Nepal is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Bucknell University. His research interests span the areas of reliable nanoscale digital VLSI systems, embedded computing using

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darrin S. Muggli, Benedictine College; Brian Tande, University of North Dakota

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NSF Grantees

literature.The current delivery method has been described by others at UND13, “DEDP delivery formatincludes streamed on-line lectures (with download or play options) available two-hours aftereach class is taught on campus, periodic video conferencing, e-mail- and phone-based officehours, and on-campus concentrated summer laboratory experiences. This delivery format ensuresthat each distance program has essentially the same content as the on-campus program…” Thus,all class lectures are captured electronically and posted on a Blackboard® site for each course, towhich BC students and faculty will have access. The Blackboard® sites include integrated videoand audio of class lectures, lecture notes, homework assignments and solutions, interactive

Conference Session

Automation Subjects in Manufacturing Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

machine shop or they can take advantage of the features of the Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing (RP & M) Laboratories. They also need to select the power train components like gears, belt and chain drives for their mechanisms. Electrical Design: This stage is about adding the appropriate sensing and actuation elements to the designs. Electrical motors including servo or continuous DC, and associated sensors and switches are chosen. Wiring system has to be designed at this stage as well. Radio Controls/Programming: Students need to select between radio controls and autonomous microcontroller based designs. C programming may still be required in RC controls since students may want to

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mihaela Radu, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Clint S. Cole, Digilent, Inc.; Joe Harris, Digilent, Inc.; Mircea Dabacan, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca

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Electrical and Computer

level with analog circuits.Additionally, in today’s world, the tools, technologies, and methods used by engineers inelectrical engineering design evolve quickly and continuously. Educational programs must keeppace with these changing tools, technologies, and methods in order to produce graduates whomeet the needs of employers and are competitive in the marketplace. To meet this need,engineering education programs must target their laboratory experiences to take advantage of thenewest technologies and expose students to the tools and methods employed by practicingengineers, while emphasizing fundamental concepts and principles.A new approach, in which every student has their own integrated analog circuit design station,holds the promise to

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Svetlana Neretina

introduction of the College ofEngineering’s first course offering dedicated solely to nanotechnology. The course, NanotechnologySolutions for a Sustainable Urban Environment (ENGR 4577), will be offered as an elective to juniorand senior students from all engineering departments. The second objective is advanced throughthe introduction of five undergraduate laboratory modules and through ten week summerresearch internships in nanotechnology. In the 2011 summer semester seven undergraduates haveworked in research laboratories undertaking projects which advance nanotechnology in suchdisparate topics as water purification, fuel cell technologies for the transportation sector,renewable energy, self-assembly and bioengineering. The presentation will

Conference Session

Incorporating Innovative Technologies into the Curriculum

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne P. Hung, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

collective knowledge of material, metrology, and processes.Synchronizing hands-on laboratory with lecture helps students to learn, appreciate, and bemotivated for further study. Learning effectiveness in a large class, however, is reduced due tolimited interaction, delaying feedback until after an exam, and tediousness of many repeatinglaboratory sessions. Classroom Performance System (Clicker) has been an educational tool togauge student comprehension, collect opinions, receive instant feedback, and automateadministrative tasks. This paper presents the results of implementing Clickers in twomanufacturing classes and laboratories at Texas A&M University. Both class size and class levelare considered in the study. Despite teething problems when

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Khabari, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

crucial to provide advanced trainingto America’s future workforce [1-3]. In keeping with industry demands and the Wentworthtradition, hands-on nanotechnology laboratory experience is a central component of Wentworth’semerging nanotechnology and engineering course offerings. The impact on undergraduatescience and technology education is significant, and the project is generating new researchopportunities for undergraduate students. The nanotechnology laboratory allows students todevelop nanotechnology-related knowledge and skills through their coursework that can later beapplied to further research, improve design projects, and create solutions to improve the overallquality of life. The laboratory is used not only by undergraduate students, but

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

held in the ECE laboratories of the University. During this event,the students work on the ECE projects and are actively engaged in relating scientifictheory to engineering design principles and practices. The direct outreach component ofthe program offers K-12 students the opportunity to participate in hands-on STEM-basedECE project activities at the institute of higher education. Through this participation, theK-12 students will improve their STEM preparation for admission to colleges anduniversities, and be motivated and encouraged to pursue degree programs in ECE and/orECE technology.The extended outreach of the “Engage K-12 students in ECE” program is plannedthrough the cyber-learning networks and will enable K-12 students in schools

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2011 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Kanti Prasad

A Consummate Model of VLSI Education for Preparing the Workforce towards Meeting the Challenges of the Hi-Tech Industry through Industrial Involvement Kanti Prasad Ph.D.; P.E. Professor/Founding Director Microelectronics/VLSI Technology Electrical and Computer Engineering Department University of Massachusetts Lowell Kanti_Prasad@uml.eduAbstract:In order to prepare the workforce for VLSI program, theoretical instructions must becomplemented with adequate laboratory facilities in order to validate the design from itsconception to

Conference Session

BME Courses and Learning Activities

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Biomedical

Biomedical Engineering of the University of Miami were directs the Biomedical Design and Instrumentation Laboratory and teaches Se- nior/Master Design Project, Biomedical Instrumentation, Microcomputer based medical instrumentation and Bio-signal processing. He mentors multidisciplinary teams of students, mainly interested in the de- sign of novel bio-electric devices. In his teams he integrates students at different academic levels from undergraduate to PhD. In research he is affiliated with the Neurosensory Laboratory where he performs research in audiology, ophthalmology, anesthesia and neurology. Collaborating with researchers of the Miller School of Medicine, he develops and validates novel Electrophysiological

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Investigating Alternative Energy Concepts

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Rubaai, Howard University; Abdul R. Ofoli, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-305: TEACHING POWER ELECTRONICS CONVERTER EX-PERIMENTS THAT INTEGRATES FUZZY LOGIC APPROACHAhmed Rubaai, Howard University Ahmed Rubaai received the M.S.E.E degree from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1983, and the Dr. Eng. degree from Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1988. In 1988, he joined Howard University, Washington, D.C., as a faculty member, where he is presently a Professor of Electrical Engineering. He is the Founder and Lead Developer of Motion Control and Drives Laboratory at Howard University (http://www.controllab.howard.edu) and is actively involved in many projects with industry, while engaged in teaching, research and consulting in the area of artificial