Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University; David Reeping, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

naturally, or to continue to (and past) the scheduled end of the session.The set of guiding questions for each group included:  What are the objectives of the first-year engineering programs?  Why isn’t there a common set of objectives for the first year engineering courses?  What would we consider to be the best practices for first year engineering program? For example, should we teach Matlab/Excel rather that introducing students to the disciplines?  If students were so successful in High School, why is there so much emphasis on success? What do we mean by success?  Are there any of these objectives that are hard to assess? How might we assess them? Is there anything that we think should be a best practice that isn’t

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremiah J. Neubert, University of North Dakota; Deborah Worley, University of North Dakota; Naima Kaabouch, University of North Dakota; Mohammad Khavanin, University of North Dakota

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

-specific calculus concepts;(2) assess student comfort levels with engineering-specific calculus concepts; (3) compareengineering retention rates of students enrolled in the engineering-specific calculus course andthose who were not enrolled and; (4) implement problem-based learning (PBL) modules andmentor-led discussion as teaching tools.The second exercise focused on preparing to be a mentor. Mentors participated in an exercisewhere they thought about their first years of college. They responded to questions, such as:  What do you know about first-year students?  What was the first year of college like for you?  What do you like about math?  What do you dislike about math?  Did you take Calculus at [this institution

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Sarkis Babikian, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology; Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology; Hossein Rahemi, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

repeated usage. Therefore, the robotic platform under investigation has been built using mostVEX® robotic parts.For the robotic arm, besides designing a robot shoulder and elbow to send the end effector to adesired position and orientation, how to implement a robotic hand to “grasp” an object is alsovery important. Traditionally, most robotic hands are exploited by embodying human handstructure 3,4. As a result, the robotic hands with up to 18 DOF (degrees of freedom) and elastic,flexible, and deformable materials have been developed. In addition, force control needs to beapplied so that the robotic arm can pick up both hard and soft objects. Such a requirement forthe knowledge in mechanics, materials, and control theory makes teaching robotic

Conference Session

Projects in ECE

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Mark Jansson PE, Bucknell University; Daniel Schmalzel; Robert R. Krchnavek, Rowan University; John L. Schmalzel, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

3 decades.Daniel SchmalzelDr. Robert R. Krchnavek, Rowan UniversityDr. John L. Schmalzel, Rowan University Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering. Interested in multidisciplinary design and laboratory education. Research interests include smart/intelligent sensors, integrated systems health management, and micro/smart grids. Page 23.388.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Developing a State-Wide Energy Assurance Plan: Course + Work = SuccessAbstract The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) mandates that each state prepare

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elif Ozturk, Texas A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Xiaobo Peng, Prairie View A&M University; Lauralee Mariel Valverde, Texas A&M University; Prentiss Dwight McGary, Prairie View A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #6506Analysis of Contextual Computer-aided Design (CAD) ExercisesMrs. Elif Ozturk, Texas A&M UniversityDr. Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University Dr. Bugrahan Yalvac is an associate professor of science education in the Department of Teaching, Learn- ing, and Culture at Texas A&M University, College Station. He received his Ph.D. in Science Education from Pennsylvania State University in 2005. Prior to his current position, he worked as a learning sci- entist for the VaNTH Engineering Research Center at Northwestern University for three years. Yalvac’s research is in STEM education, 21st century skills

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ahmet Bugra Koku; Ali Sekmen; Ismail Fidan

/criteria.html).2. ”2003-2004 criteria for accrediting engineering technology programs”, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, November 2002 (http://www.abet.org/criteria.html).3. ”2003-2004 criteria for applied science programs”, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, November 2002 (http://www.abet.org/criteria.html).4. D. Rogerson, Inside COM, Microsft Press, 1997.5. T. Pattison, Programming Distributed Applications with COM+ and Microsoft Visual Basic, Microsoft Press, 2000.6. J. Pritchard, COM and CORBA Side by Side: Architectures, Strategies, and Implementations, Addison-Wesley, 1999.7. A.B. Koku, A. Sekmen, and S. Zein-Sabatto, “Development of a software package for teaching robotics”, Proceedings of SCI2001

Conference Session

Global Studies, Initiatives, and Study Abroad Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Pedro Romero, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

International

AC 2012-4069: ENGINEERING STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM ON SUS-TAINABLE INFRASTRUCTUREDr. Steven J. Burian, University of Utah Steven J. Burian is an Associate Professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Utah, where he teaches and conducts research in the areas of water resources, energy, and sustainability. He earned a B.S. in civil engineering from the University of Notre Dame and a M.S.E. in environmental engineering and a Ph.D. in civil engineering from the University of Alabama. Burian is active in numerous professional societies including the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), American Meteorolog- ical Society (AMS), American Water Resources Association (AWRA), Water Environment

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for the Global Workplace

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech; Nicole P. Sanderlin, Virginia Tech; Elizabeth M. Tront, Virginia Tech; Joseph G. Tront, Virginia Tech

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International

their academic andextra-curricular accomplishments. Typically, about 20 students participate in the program out ofthe 60 or so that apply. The course is offered in the second semester of the students’ freshmanyear. Because the program takes place in their freshman year, students are taking the RSAP Page 25.597.2course while enrolled in general engineering courses and before they have chosen a major. Theinternational experience is pre-organized and the faculty member teaching the course as well astwo additional faculty and/or staff members attend. Travel destinations have included: Germany,Switzerland, Italy and France (2011, 2010, 2008); Japan

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Electrical and Computer

, Analog Devices - Germany,Trenz Electronic - Germany, ESG Elektroniksystem und Logistik - Germany, Mirifica - Italy andComputer Measurement Laboratory - USA.Sixteen teams from the four regions have competed in the finals: seven teams representing Page 25.671.8Europe region, four teams from United States region, one team from India and four teams fromChina regionals. Three of the winning teams represented Europe region and two other the Chinaregion. The winners of the worldwide finals are listed in the table below:Table I: The winners of the 2011 Munich Worldwide Finals Project Description

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy: Wind and Solar

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2012-3249: INDOOR SECURITY LIGHTING WITH SOLAR POW-ERED LED TECHNOLOGYDr. Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State UniversityMr. Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University Keith L. Coogler is an instructor of industrial technology at Sam Houston State University. He received a B.S. in design and development and holds a M.A. in industrial education and is pursuing an Ed.D. in higher education from Texas A&M University, Commerce. His primary teaching area is construction management. Research interests include automation, electronics, alternative energy, and ”green” con- struction. Page 25.771.1

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adeel Khalid, Southern Polytechnic State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering camps are held during the summers of every year at Southern PolytechnicState University. The camps are designed for middle and high school students. In this paper, weoutline the benefits, challenges of starting the camp, recruitment strategies, camp activities andsome feedback. Conducting AE camps has proven fruitful for the students, the university, andthe camp director. Some of the effective teaching techniques and potential areas of improvementare highlighted.IntroductionAerospace Engineering (AE) is often thought of as ‘Rocket Science’ that is theoretical andextremely difficult for a common student to understand. On the contrary AE is one of the specialdisciplines of Engineering in which theory is often developed based on the

Conference Session

First-year Programs Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah Worley, University of North Dakota; Jeremiah J. Neubert, University of North Dakota; Naima Kaabouch, University of North Dakota; Mohammad Khavanin, University of North Dakota

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

teaching engineering-specific and homework problems, and homework mathematical concepts online. assignments. assignments) to master math concepts.The first impact area, student learning, was determined by a two-pronged process. First, wecompleted a structured record review of course records. More specifically, we collected student Page 25.897.5scores on the homework assignments that they completed during the course so as to track theiracademic progress and command of

Conference Session

Experiential Learning Programs and the Transition to Industry

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin Edin Grimheden, Royal Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

themechanical design of the system including the motion control aspects.Company C is a medium-sized Nordic product development company acting as consultancyprimarily within embedded systems and industrial IT. The company is involved in the earlystages of product design in a wide range of fields and for many different customers. In thisspecific case, Company C was recruited by a “third part” who hired Company C to design andmanufacture a prototype of a machine to be used in a medical laboratory setting for theanalysis of tissue samples. The “third part” was kept secret for the student team and CompanyC basically took the same design brief as being given from the third part to the student team.This company was also located within the Stockholm area. The

Conference Session

Global and Cultural Issues in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Gulsen Senol, Gediz University İzmır Institute of Technology; Sevgi Zeynep Dogan, Gediz University İzmır Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Construction

to practice how to use bid documents, contractdocuments, perform estimating, scheduling, understand the mechanism of logistics, safety,quality control, project administration, close-out, and master the communication withstakeholders and construction staff.When covering the above mentioned topics during the laboratory hours of the course, studentsare trained by the instructor on non-verbal communication skills. These qualities especiallybecome an integrated content when covering the construction administration during the course.The ultimate goal of the students is to make a presentation as a team (the team represents aconstruction company) and compete against each other in front of the construction industryprofessionals at the end of the

Conference Session

Retention of Women Students

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane Yu Gu, University of California, Los Angeles

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

of male professors… I couldn’t really integrate myself into that group! I couldn’t just walk [up] to them and say, “Hey guys! What’s up?” I can definitely feel the intimidation as a young female professor getting into that circle or even as a social group… to meet and network with this large group of old male professors. Interview participants also pointed out that male students usually had “the privilege” tosocialize with their professors outside of the laboratory setting, while their female counterpartswere omitted from many non-academic related social events, such as sporting events, conferencesocials, and barbecues. Such experiences seemed to cause doubt and concern among womendoctoral students about their

Conference Session

Potpourri of First-Year Issues

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University; Laurie Laird, Ohio Northern University

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First-Year Programs

University Laurie Laird is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of Corporate & Alumni Relations for the College of Engineering at Ohio Northern University. She received her Masters in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. After working in the aerospace industry for several years, she then moved on to ONU in 1993. She currently teaches first-year engineering courses, works with students and employers in the engineering co-op program, develops continuing education programs for alumni and is director of several middle- and high-school outreach programs within the college. In addition to being a member of ASEE, Prof. Laird is a member of the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Ohland, Purdue University; Misty Loughry, Georgia Southern University; Richard Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Hal R. Pomeranz, Deer Run Associates, Inc.; David Woehr, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Eduardo Salas, University of Central Florida

AC 2010-1564: SMARTER TEAMWORK: SYSTEM FOR THE MANAGEMENT,ASSESSMENT, RESEARCH, TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND REMEDIATION OFTEAMWORKMatthew Ohland, Purdue University Matthew W. Ohland is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University and is the Past President of Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida in 1996. Previously, he served as Assistant Director of the NSF-sponsored SUCCEED Engineering Education Coalition. He studies longitudinal student records in engineering education, team-member effectiveness, and the implementation of high-engagement teaching methods.Richard Layton, Rose-Hulman

Conference Session

Focus on Faculty

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Soumya Srivastava, Mississippi State University; Anurag Srivastava, Mississippi State University; Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University; Noel Schulz, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

diagnostic applications. She recently was voted to be the Graduate Ambassador for Chemical Engineering Department at MSU and also has won an award for maximum number of publications in a year. She is associated with Medical microDevice Engineering Laboratory (M.D.-ERL) at MSU working under Dr. Adrienne Minerick. Soumya is an active member of AIChE, AES, ASEE, SWE and Sigma-Xi.Anurag Srivastava, Mississippi State University Anurag K. Srivastava received his Ph.D. degree from Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, in 2005, M. Tech. from Institute of Technology, India in 1999 and B. Tech. in Electrical Engineering from Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, India in 1997. He is working as

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Graduate Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Ronald Bennett

as their Page 9.696.1“laboratory” to test their learning in real organizational settings.Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004,American Society for Engineering EducationThe survey was based on the learning objectives for the course. It was sent to all former studentsof the course.Structure of the CourseIt is with the Mission of our programs and the desire to enhance innovation leadership skills inour students that we created a new course on Implementing Innovation for our graduate studentsin Engineering and Technology Management at the

Conference Session

Summer and Cohort Programs for Minorities: Student Success

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Whalin, Jackson State University; Qing Pang, Jackson State University

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #9001Emerging Impact on Graduation Rates/Times From A Summer EngineeringEnrichment ProgramDr. Robert W. Whalin, Jackson State University Dr. Robert W. Whalin, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Director, Coastal Hazards Center, Jackson State University. He is Director Emeritus of the Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. He received his PhD in Oceanography from Texas A&M University in 1971 and is a Registered Professional Engineer. Dr. Whalin was Director of Army Research Laboratory (1998- 2003; Adelphi, MD), and Technical Director /Director of Waterways Experiment Station

Conference Session

Embedded Systems and Mobile Computing

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University, Pomona; Brian Joseph Lane

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

to fill ingaps in student knowledge. It is important to keep the activities exciting and varied when teaching theprogram module. For success with this activity the student will need to learn how to develop thesoftware so the vehicle can move with no problems. The students will learn how to code for the different vehicle settings. All of the settings have to be programmed and coded to work together.Concluding RemarksIn conclusion, it can be stated that with proper guidance, monitoring and diligent care, thetechnology students can be exposed earlier to Xcode, Cocoa framework, Objective-C designpattern, Bluetooth development platform. This will go a long way in motivating them,1eliminating their fear, improving their understanding

Conference Session

Impact of Community Engagement on Communities

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Kubicki, The Pavlis Institute for Global Technological Leadership; Laura Lynn Lynch, Pavlis Institute for Global Technological Leadership; Robert O. Warrington Jr., Michigan Technological University

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Community Engagement Division

the mobile clinic through fundraising efforts.Fig. 1.4 Midwife using portable ultrasound after learning from the biomedical and mechanicalengineering studentsIn July 2013, the leadership institute team traveled to Ghana to collaborate and help facilitate theinitial use of the clinic. This team consisted of a biomedical engineering student, environmentalengineering student, mechanical engineering student, and pre-health student. The team spent aweek preparing the vehicle for use and teaching engineers and doctors on the technical uses ofthe vehicle. They explained maintenance along with reasons for engineering certain aspects inorder to share their vision of the clinic use. The team also collaborated with the director of thehospital to develop

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Research Technical Session 7

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul D. Mathis, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nicholas D. Fila, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

directs its focus at the five major innovation skills used by experts but doesnot explain which of these skills are more important and how these behaviors are linked to eachother. We are looking to fill those gaps related to these five skills. The purpose of this paper is todevelop a better understanding on innovative skills through a content analysis of experts andexamine the possibilities of further study in applying it to teaching future engineering students. “One’s ability to generate innovative ideas is not merely a function of the mind, but also a function of behaviors. This is good news for us all because it means that if we change our behaviors, we can improve our creative impact” 1.MethodsWe conducted a quantitative

Conference Session

Issues in ET Education II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barry Dupen, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Paper ID #9101How to Improve a Textbook with Engineering Technology StudentsDr. Barry Dupen, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne Dr. Dupen is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Indiana University – Pur- due University Fort Wayne (IPFW). He has 9 years’ experience as a metallurgist, materials engineer, and materials laboratory manager in the automotive industry. His primary interests lie in materials engineer- ing, mechanics, and engineering technology education. He is also an experienced contra dance caller

Conference Session

Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Capstone Design Projects

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher P. Pung, Grand Valley State University; Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Paper ID #8411Industry Based Senior Projects and the Four Pillars of Manufacturing Engi-neeringDr. Christopher P. Pung, Grand Valley State UniversityDr. Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University Dr. Hugh Jack is a registered professional engineer currently teaching Product Design and Manufacturing at Grand Valley State University. His areas of interest include automation, controls, and robotics. Page 24.741.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014Industry Based Senior Projects and the

Conference Session

STEM and ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Lance Pirtle, University of Oklahoma; Chad Eric Davis P.E., University of Oklahoma; Jessica E Ruyle, University of Oklahoma

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

utilizing feedback control. Dr. Davis holds a dual discipline (electrical and mechanical) professional engineering license in the state of Oklahoma. He currently serves as the faculty advisor for Robotics Club, the Loyal Knights of Old Trusty, and Sooner Competitive Robotics at OU and he serves as the recruitment and outreach coordinator for OU-ECE. He received the Provost’s Outstanding Academic Advising Award in 2010 and the Brandon H. Griffin Teaching Award in 2012.Prof. Jessica E Ruyle, University of Oklahoma An Oklahoma native, Dr. Jessica Ruyle graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Electrical Engi- neering from Texas A&M University in 2006. While at Texas A&M University she completed three internships

Conference Session

Construction Materials and Technologies

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rui Liu, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas at San Antonio

Tagged Divisions

Construction

communication problems. The coursewas structured as a lecture-lab combination where the fundamental concepts and implementationissues were discussed in the lecture portion. The laboratory portion of the course uses twodifferent approaches to ensure the fundamental software skills as well as a clear understanding ofthe implementation challenges. The students were asked to complete individual projects in thefirst half of the course. The project consists of a small residential building which enables studentsto create a model from the beginning to the end in a limited amount of time. Different methods toaddress possible conflicts in design and construction are discussed and simulated in this process.The purpose of this paper is to provide a sample

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William J. Schell IV P.E., Montana State University; David Claudio, Montana State University; Durward K. Sobek II, Montana State University; Laura Stanley, Montana State University - Bozeman; Nicholas Ward, Montana State University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

response to external influences.At the conclusion of the process, nearly 30% of the credits in the curriculum experienced some Page 24.808.3change in status, and curriculum delivery became more efficient for the IE faculty withsubstantial reduction in program level teaching loads. While the cognate and related changeswere expected to address several aspects of recent calls for improving engineering education,1,2only through implementation has it become clear how students will make use of this new foundflexibility.Creating the Cognate – Adding Flexibility to a Degree ProgramChanges over the fifteen years prior to this effort had attempted to

Conference Session

Implementing the BOK - Can it Be Done?

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Doug Schmucker, Trine University; Shane Palmquist, Western Kentucky University

• Contractor negotiations • Project plans and specifications • Budget, bidding, estimating, planning, scheduling, and time management • Quality assurance, quality control • Dispute resolution, labor, and cost management. CE 304 Construction • Plan and specification reading Management Laboratory • Estimating • Scheduling using software (Microsoft Project) CE 316 Equipment & • Construction operations Methods • Production processes • Equipment utilization

Conference Session

New Approaches & Techniques in Engineering I

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Eric Wasatonic; Aldo Morales; Sedig Agili

computer vision. They also have opportunity todemonstrate their knowledge through hands-on course projects and laboratory experiences, in theabove fields. In this paper, an example of an image processing application project is developed,in the context of an image-processing course. This paper presents an algorithm that uses stereoimages, obtained from two cameras mounted on the Mars Exploration Rovers, to determine therange of distant objects in the images by using correlation and triangulation. The initial valueobtained by the algorithm was not accurate because it did not take into account the fact that therange of an object beyond the camera’s focal point is non-linear in appearance, and to the non-linearity of the camera lens, thus the range