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NSF Grantees Poster Session
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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Trey Shirley, Clemson University; John Wagner, Clemson University; Randy Collins, Clemson University; Anand Gramopadhye, Clemson University
AC 2009-809: A MECHATRONICS (AND MATERIAL-HANDLING SYSTEMS)COURSE: CLASSROOM TOPICS, LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS, ANDPROJECTTrey Shirley, Clemson UniversityJohn Wagner, Clemson UniversityRandy Collins, Clemson UniversityAnand Gramopadhye, Clemson University Page 14.49.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A Mechatronics (and Material Handling Systems) Course – Classroom Topics, Laboratory Experiments, and ProjectAbstractThe material handling and logistics industry encompasses the movement, control, and storage ofproducts in both manufacturing and distribution environments. The mechatronics field, whichintegrates concepts from traditional engineering
Conference Session
Trends in Mechanical Engineering I
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Charles Forsberg, Hofstra University
Tagged Divisions
Mechanical Engineering
14.1306.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Use of the Knowledge and Skill Builder (KSB) Format in a Senior Mechanical Engineering LaboratoryOverviewThis paper discusses the use of the Knowledge and Skill Builder (KSB) format in HofstraUniversity's ENGG 170 laboratory course during the Spring 2008 semester.The current investigation is a fifth-year research project of the NSF-funded MSTP 1, 2Project, "Mathematics Across the Middle School MST Curriculum" . KSBs werepreviously used by the author in a sophomore level Measurements and Instrumentation 3Laboratory course (ENGG 160A) . The success of the KSBs in that
Conference Session
Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum
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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Adam Kirsch, Crescent Valley High School
Tagged Divisions
K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
permanently integrate new understanding, particularly associated with math and science, within their cognitive framework. In his eight years as a high school teacher, Mr. Kirsch has often utilized the context of engineering and its focus upon problem solving to engage students in community-based projects. Page 14.539.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009Engaging High School Students in Engineering, Science and Technology using Virtual LaboratoriesAbstractThe Virtual Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Laboratory was originally developed forcapstone projects in experimental design to be
Conference Session
Distance and Web-Based Learning in ET: Remote and Virtual Laboratories
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University; Andrew Jackson, East Carolina University; Jackson Sherion, East Carolina University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2009-1174: EFFECTIVELY DEPLOYING DISTANCE-EDUCATION (DE)LABORATORY COMPONENTS IN AN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY SET UPRanjeet Agarwala, East Carolina UniversityAndrew Jackson, East Carolina UniversityJackson Sherion, East Carolina University Page 14.519.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009Effectively Deploying Distance Education (DE) Laboratory Components in an Engineering Technology EnvironmentAbstractThe goal of the Department of Technology Systems at East Carolina University is to supportthe economic development requirements of Eastern North Carolina by creating professionalsto meet the general engineering and technology needs of its private and
Conference Session
Project-Based Student Learning: Part II
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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Dale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks; Frances Jallu, Pennsylvania State University, Berks
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2009-732: A SOLAR-POWERED ART PROJECT PROVIDES A REMOTEGREEN ENERGY LABORATORY FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYSTUDENTSDale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Dale H. Litwhiler is an Associate Professor at Penn State, Berks Campus in Reading, PA. He received his B.S. from Penn State University (1984), his M.S. from Syracuse University (1989) and his Ph.D. from Lehigh University (2000) all in electrical engineering. Prior to beginning his academic career in 2002, he worked with IBM Federal Sys-tems and Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems as a hardware and software design engineer.Frances Jallu, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Frances Jallu is an Electromechanical
Conference Session
Novel Measurement Experiments
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Dale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks; Barbara Lombardi, Universidad Simón Bolívar
Tagged Divisions
Instrumentation
investigated. These gases were chosen for thiswork because of the materials used in the sensors and their importance in environmental testingand monitoring applications, both indoor and outdoor. The work was performed in an electricalengineering laboratory facility which lacked sophisticated chambers for testing gas sensors.Homemade chambers were constructed from readily available components. Commerciallyavailable probes for the measurement of CO and CO2 were purchased and used as the referencedevices for the testing and calibration of the sensors under test. Gases for testing each sensorwere obtained from common sources. Conditioning electronics for each sensor were constructedper the manufacturer’s datasheets and applications notes. Data acquisition
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
John Bowles, University of South Carolina; Gang Quan, University of South Carolina
AC 2009-761: AN FPGA-BASED EMBEDDED-SYSTEM DESIGN LABORATORYFOR THE UNDERGRADUATE COMPUTER ENGINEERING CURRICULUMJohn Bowles, University of South Carolina John Bowles is an Associate Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department at the University of South Carolina where he teaches and does research in reliable system design. Previously he was employed by NCR Corporation and Bell Laboratories. He has a BS in Engineering Science from the University of Virginia, an MS in Applied Mathematics from the University of Michigan, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Rutgers University.Gang Quan, University of South Carolina Gang Quan is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Thomas Connolly, University of Texas, San Antonio; Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas, Austin; Javier Kypuros, University of Texas, Pan American
AC 2009-1757: BREAKING AWAY FROM THE LABORATORY: USINGLEAN-COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY TO MERGE THEORY-BASED LEARNINGAND EXPERIMENTATIONThomas Connolly, University of Texas, San AntonioKathy Schmidt, University of Texas, AustinJavier Kypuros, University of Texas, Pan American Page 14.286.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Breaking Away from the Laboratory: Using Lean Computing Technology to Merge Theory Based Learning and ExperimentationAbstractThis ongoing research involves a departure from traditional laboratory instructional practices inthat it seeks to forge a closer connection between lecture-based and laboratory
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Michael Mauk, Drexel University; Sweety Agarwal, Drexel University; Yueh-Ting Yang, Drexel University
AC 2009-1858: DEVELOPMENT OF E-QUALITY LABORATORY MODULES FORUSE IN ENGINEERING QUALITY-CONTROL COURSESRichard Chiou, Drexel University Dr. Richard Chiou is currently Associate Professor of Applied Engineering Technology at Drexel University in Philadelphia. Dr. Chiou received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1995. His areas of education and research emphasis include mechatronics, Internet based robotics and automation, and remote sensors and monitoring. Dr. Chiou incorporates real-world problems into his research and teaching. He has secured many research and education grants from the NSF, the DoED, the SME Education Foundation, and
Conference Session
LABVIEW-Based Experiments and Robotics Laboratory
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Yanfei Liu, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne
Tagged Divisions
Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies
AC 2009-1890: FROM HANDY BOARD TO VEX: THE EVOLUTION OF AJUNIOR-LEVEL ROBOTICS LABORATORY COURSEYanfei Liu, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne Page 14.641.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 From Handy Board to VEX: Evolution of a Junior Level Robotics Laboratory CourseAbstractA new set of autonomous robotics experiments for a junior level course is described in thispaper. These experiments are based on the VEX robotics kit with the MPLAB software both ofwhich offer more flexibility for the students to apply their mechanical and software designknowledge to build an autonomous mobile robot. The students work in groups
Conference Session
Student Learning and Assessment
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Constantin Ciocanel, Northern Arizona University; Suzanne Pieper, Northern Arizona University
Tagged Divisions
Mechanical Engineering
AC 2009-2081: A THREE-WAY APPROACH TO INVESTIGATING STUDENTS’LEARNING STYLES IN AN ENGINEERING LABORATORYConstantin Ciocanel, Northern Arizona UniversitySuzanne Pieper, Northern Arizona University Page 14.133.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A Three-Way Approach to Investigating Student Learning Styles in an Engineering LaboratoryAbstractThis paper presents the approach taken in the Experimental Methods in the Thermal SciencesLaboratory offered by the Mechanical Engineering Department from Northern ArizonaUniversity to investigate laboratory-specific student learning styles. To support this approach,the laboratory was
Conference Session
Contemporary Issues in CHE Education
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Adam Ekenseair, University of Texas, Austin; Carolyn Bayer, University of Texas, Austin; Margaret Phillips, University of Texas, Austin
Tagged Divisions
Chemical Engineering
AC 2009-1257: IMPACT OF INTEGRATION OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTSIN AN ENGINEERING RESEARCH LABORATORY: A CASE STUDYAdam Ekenseair, University of Texas, Austin Adam Ekenseair is a doctoral student in Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. He received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in May 2005. Currently he is working in the laboratory of Dr. Nicholas Peppas on "A Fundamental Investigation of Non-Fickian Penetrant Transport in Glassy Polymers." Adam is a Department of Defense (NDSEG) Fellow and a National Science Foundation (NSF-GREP) Fellow. He is also active in the American Institute of Chemical Engineering, the American Physical
Conference Session
Distance and Web-Based Learning in ET: Remote and Virtual Laboratories
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Xuemin Chen, Texas Southern University; Lei Jiang, Donghua University; Darayan Shahryar, Texas Southern University; Lawrence Kehinde, Texas Southern University; David Olowokere, Texas Southern University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
AC 2009-1350: TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF VIRTUAL ANDREMOTE LABORATORIES: A CASE STUDYXuemin Chen, Texas Southern UniversityLei Jiang, Donghua UniversityDarayan Shahryar, Texas Southern UniversityLawrence Kehinde, Texas Southern UniversityDavid Olowokere, Texas Southern University Page 14.1168.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Technologies for Development of Virtual and Remote Laboratories – A Case StudyAbstractWith the rapid development of computer and Internet technologies, the virtual and remotelaboratories have become an important part of the educational process. To developinteractive virtual and remote laboratories
Conference Session
Curriculum in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology: Part I
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Yongpeng Zhang, Prairie View A&M University; Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University; Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Cajetan Akujuobi, Prairie View A&M University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
. degree in electrical engineering from Beijing Polytechnic University, Beijing, China, in 1999, and the Ph.D. degree in computer engineering from Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, in 2003. From 1993 to 1996, he was an Engineer with the 41st Electrical Research Institute, Bengbu, China. From 2000 to 2003, he was a research assistant with the Visualization, Analysis, and Imaging Laboratory (VAIL), the GeoResources Institute (GRI), Mississippi State. He is currently an Assistant Professor with the Department of Engineering Technology, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX. His research interests include image and signal processing, and image and video coding.Cajetan Akujuobi
Conference Session
Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Thomas Hacker, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University
Tagged Divisions
Information Systems
involve Cyber-tools and Cyber-environments for Engineering Education, and Semantic Grids. Page 14.443.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Developing a Research and Education Laboratory for High Performance Computing and CyberinfrastructureAbstractHigh performance computing (HPC) and computational science are critical drivers of economicand research competitiveness in global science and engineering. The growth of open sourcesoftware and the universal availability of low cost, high performance computer componentsmake it possible to build powerful and inexpensive high performance computing systems
Conference Session
Innovations in ECE Education I
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Aaron St. Leger, United States Military Academy; Anthony Deese, Drexel University; Chikaodinaka Nwankpa, Drexel University
Tagged Divisions
Electrical and Computer
AC 2009-1464: AN ANALOG POWER SYSTEM EMULATOR AS A LABORATORYTOOL FOR TEACHING ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMSAaron St. Leger, United States Military AcademyAnthony Deese, Drexel UniversityChikaodinaka Nwankpa, Drexel University Page 14.175.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 An Analog Power System Emulator as a Laboratory Tool for Teaching Electric Power SystemsAbstractMost power systems courses incorporate both software and hardware components intolaboratories. Each of these technologies has strengths and weaknesses. In this paper, a novelanalog power system emulator is presented as a unique laboratory tool for teaching powersystems
Conference Session
Computational Tools and Simulation I
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Nabil Lehlou, University of Arkansas; Nebil Buyurgan, University of Arkansas; Justin Chimka, University of Arkansas
Tagged Divisions
Computers in Education
AC 2009-1519: AN ON-LINE RFID LABORATORY LEARNING ENVIRONMENTAND THE ASSESSMENT OF ITS USERS’ EDUCATIONNabil Lehlou, University of ArkansasNebil Buyurgan, University of ArkansasJustin Chimka, University of Arkansas Page 14.209.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 An Online RFID Laboratory Learning Environment and the Assessment of its User’s EducationAbstractDue to the increasing demand for RFID expertise and the existence of a knowledge gap betweenindustry and academia in this domain, work has been stimulated to help spread understanding inthis field and bridge the gap between theoretical examinations and industrial practices
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1996 Annual Conference
Authors
W.G. Steele; M. H. Hosni; H. W. Coleman
Session #: 1426 Application of Mathcad” Software in Performing Uncertainty Analysis Calculations to Facilitate Laboratory Instruction M. H. Hosni, H. W. Coleman, W. G. Steele Kansas State UniversityA.Jniversity of Alabama in Huntsville/Mississippi State UniversityABSTRACT Uncertainty analysis is a technique for determining an estimate for the intend about a reported resultwithin which the true result is expected to lie with a certain degree of confidence. The uncertainty analysis is anextremely usefid tool for all phases of an experimental program from the
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1996 Annual Conference
Authors
Eric J. Shaw
Session 1426 Communication and Compatibility: Introducing Electronic Media Techniques in Computer-Based Engineering Laboratories Eric J. Shaw University of Alabama in HuntsvilleSummary Computer-based engineering laboratories, such as those used to present engineering graphics andsimulation courses, provide instructors with an opportunity to introduce a wide range of additional topics tostudents, from basic computer use tutorials in freshman graphics to social issues of relevance and privacy ingraduate-level courses
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1996 Annual Conference
Authors
Evan D. H. Green; Emily L Allen; Linda Vanasupa
Session 3226 Cooking Without Recipes: a Case Study for an Open-Ended Laboratory Experience in Semiconductor Processing E.L. Allen, E.D.H. Green, L.S. Vanasupa San Jose State University/California Polytechnic University-SLOIntroductionThe need for graduate engineers with the ability to think critically about a design problem, work withteammates from different disciplines, communicate ideas effectively in both written and oral format, and tocomprehend “the big picture” has been well-documented1,2. We have proposed a new method of designinglaboratory
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1996 Annual Conference
Authors
Jay Brockman; Stephen Batill; John Renaud; Jeffrey Kantor; David Kirkner; Peter Koggel; Robert Stevenson
2432 Development of a Multidisciplinary Engineering Design Laboratory at the University of Notre Dame 2 3 Jay Brockrnanl, Stephen Bati112, John Renaud , Jeffrey Kantor , 4 5 David Kirkner , Peter Koggel, Robert Stevenson University of Notre DameIntroduction/Philosophy As technology has evolved, the primary challenges in engineering
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1996 Annual Conference
Authors
Thompson Lewis; Samuel Agbo; Michael Wollman; Michael Fukatsu
Session 1626 EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF OPTICAL SPECTRUM ANALYZERS FOR ENRICHMENT OF UNDERGRADUATE PHOTONICS LABORATORY COURSES Samuel Agbo, Michael Wollman, Michael Fukatsu, Thompson Lewis California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo ABSTRACT The optical spectrum anlilyzers which we recently added to our photonics laboratory, thanks to an NSF ILIgrant, has enabled us to introduce four new experiments into our two undergraduate laborato~ courses: FiberOptics Laborato~ and Photonics Engineering
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1996 Annual Conference
Authors
Hameed Hindi; Ben Humphrey; Swami Karunamoorthy
Session 3226 Experimental Evaluation of Composite Laminates and Sandwich Structures in Undergraduate Laboratory Education Swami Karunamoorthy, Hameed Hindi, Ben Humphrey Parks College of Saint Louis University Abstract Composite materials are increasing y used in many structural applications. These materials would be used inaddition to or in place of conventional materials for various structural components in future. It is important togive “hands on” experience in composites to the present day engineering and
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1996 Annual Conference
Authors
S. P. Carullo; R. Fischl; C. O. Nwankpa
Session 1626 Integrating a Power Systems Laboratory into a Client/Server Based Computing Environment S. P. Carullo, C. O. Nwankpa, and R. Fischl Drexel University1. AbstractThe primary goal of the project is to develop a set of experiments which will allow students to examinepower systems in a realistic manner. Drexel University’s Interconnected Power Systems L.uboratory(ZPSL) provides an interchangeable real-life power system network and a computer interface to the systemin order to provide control and data capturing. The computer interface utilizes clientherver and
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1996 Annual Conference
Authors
Norman Asper; Harry Hess; Joseph Flynn
Session 2263 Introducing Fundamental Manufacturing Processes and Manufacturing Organizational and Production Systems by Way of Laboratory Activities Harry Hess, Norman Asper and Joseph Flynn Trenton State College The rebirth of manufacturing in the United States will not justaccidentally happen. Engineering programs must help stimulate the rebirthby educating students in the importance and fundamentals of manufacturingprocesses, organization and production systems. These concepts continueto ga].n increasing importance for aiding engineers to help reindustrializethe United States for the twenty-first century. At
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1996 Annual Conference
Authors
Linda Vanasupa
-+-. Session 1626 Leveraging the Educational Impact of the lLI Dollar: Ideas from a Microelectronics Processing Laboratory Linda Vanasupa California Polytechnic State University Abstract Typical ILI projects involve incorporating a new set of experiments into an undergraduate lab. These experiments are usually centered around apiece of equipment that is implemented by the principal investigator. An alternative to this scenario is to use the
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1996 Annual Conference
Authors
Jeffrey J. McFarland; James D. Shuffield; J. Sherwood Charlton
Session 3532 A Microcomputer-based Logic Signal Generator and Recorder/Analyzer for a Beginning Digital Electronics Laboratory J. Sherwood Charlton, Jeffrey J. McFarland, James D. Shuffield University of Arkansas The Electrical Engineering Program at the University of Arkansas is in the process of integratinglaboratories with each required course instead of having a separate sequence of laboratories. This createssome problems with regard to our beginning digital systems course. This course covers binary andcomplement arithmetic
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1996 Annual Conference
Authors
R. Papannareddy
Session 2648 New Laboratory Experiments in Analog Electronics Courses Using Microcomputer-Based Instrumentation and LabVIEWl R. Papannareddy Purdue University North Central Westville, IN 46391 ABSTRACT This paper describes the new laboratory experiments conducted in an analog electronics course by usinga microcomputer-based workstation. The microcomputer-based workstation consists of
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1996 Annual Conference
Authors
Richard J. Kozick
Session 1626 Undergraduate Design Projects in a Laboratory for Real-Time Signal Processing and Control Richard J. Kozick Bucknell University IAbstract A laboratory containing digital signal processing (DSP) units and computer workstations hasrecently been established at Bucknell University. The DSP units are programmed and controlled througha graphical interface on the workstations. The graphical interface provides an integrated environmentfor simulation and real-time
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1996 Annual Conference
Authors
Sandra Gronhovd; Sudhir Mehta
I .—-. Session 3230 Use of Hypermedia Modules on CD-ROMs to Teach Communication Skills in Engineering Laboratories — Sandra Gronhovd, S. L Mehta North Dakota State UniversityA b s t r a c t The ability to communicate is essential for engineering students, and coursework is frequently offered toprovide these skills: However