Conference Session

Problem- and project-based learning in environmental engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Youngwoo Seo, University of Toledo; Kimberly Mary Coburn, University of Toledo; Donald V. Chase, University of Dayton

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Environmental Engineering

ofintegrated water distribution system education by providing laboratory modules and kits coupledwith a computational modeling tool for hydraulics and water quality simulation in waterdistribution systems. Seven function-adaptable kits and modules (4 basic and 3 integratedmodules) have been developed and tested. Using modules and lab exercises, students have hadthe opportunity to synthesize and interpret multiple information sources from lab exercise kitsand to utilize them in the building and calibrating of water quality simulations.IntroductionWater distribution systems are designed to provide water in sufficient quantities and acceptablequality to individual households, commercial properties, and industrial clients. Recently, theAmerican Water

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. Barbara Silver Thorn, Marquette University; Karla Bustamante, Itesm chihuahua

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Biomedical

engineering technical electives, one participated in a capstone designproject, and nearly all students conducted research in a faculty laboratory; no studentsparticipated in an engineering service project, industry internship, or formal clinical rotation asyet.The program supports eight (two at each of the four institutions out of country) studentexchanges per institution, 48 student exchanges total over the 4 year project duration. Theprogram is in its third year; none of the partner institutions have met this target allocation as yet.This may be attributed, at least in part, to the delayed completion of the MOU, personnelchanges affecting incoming student placement as well as recruitment of outgoing students,curriculum revisions affecting

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Poster Session & Unit Operations Lab Bazaar

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Landon Mott, University of Kentucky; Jeffrey R Seay, University of Kentucky; David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky

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Chemical Engineering

, exploration, conclusion,and reflection. The four inquiry activities are designed to explore key relationships in batchdistillation involving pressure, heating rate, column internals, and reflux ratios, and to alsoconsider the safety and economic factors in batch distillation design and operation. The tutorialand activities (complete with suggested solutions) will be made available to faculty membersupon request while in the refinement and testing stages during fall 2013.IntroductionAs computers have become more capable of accurately simulating complex physical activity,traditional engineering laboratories have moved away from the laboratory and towards the virtualrealm. Using simulation, an exploratory approach to learning is not hampered by

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2013 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Tony Kerzmann; Gavin Buxton

Zero WastePittsburgh. Furthermore, we discussed the topics continuously as a class. Some of the suggestedtopics are given below.Research Project TopicsStudents were allowed to choose any topic (subject to approval), but possible topics included 1) UPMC: Analyze laboratory equipment energy usage, determine energy efficiency upgrades and develop an economic feasibility study for the upgrades. 2) Phipps Conservatory: Energy model of the conservatory and warehouse to create a baseline. Students will compare the baseline to technologies that increase envelope efficiency to determine payback times. 3) Phipps Conservatory: Research technologies to improve energy efficiency on historic portion of the conservatory (Insulation

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erick Jacob Nefcy, Oregon State University; Audrey Briggs Champagne, University at Albany, SUNY; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Educational Research and Methods

students in authentic, ill-structured engineering tasks facilitates the development oftheir engineering skills.1-3To facilitate students’ authentic practice of these skills we have developed a learning systembased on virtual laboratories. In this learning system, student teams take on the role of processdevelopment engineers. They are tasked with finding suitable input parameters to be released tohigh volume manufacturing through experiments that are completed virtually. When studentsperform experiments, the lower cognitive demand affords them the opportunity to build a richexperimental design. While not instructed to do so, most student teams inevitably resort tomodeling as a tool to progress towards completion.Student team modeling practices are

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arthur Ornelas Jr., Arizona State University; John Sadauskas, Arizona State University; Sandra Houston, Arizona State University; Wilhelmina C. Savenye Ph.D., Arizona State University; Eddy Ramirez; Claudia E. Zapata, Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

analytical and theoretical background in these areas, she has also significant experience in laboratory Page 23.161.1 testing and instrumentation of resilient modulus and unsaturated soil characterization. Her contributions to pavement design has allowed for practical implementation of novel and complex approaches to fluid flow theory on unsaturated porous materials. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013An Engineering and Educational Technology Team Approach to IntroducingNew Unsaturated Soils Mechanics Material into Introductory Undergraduate Geotechnical

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Micro-Technology and Nanotechnology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.); Patrick Lee Kirby, Drexel University (Eng.); Justin Bryan Gillander

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

opportunities that cannot be taught in a class or laboratory. Cost andspace issues can be addressed by the current trend in engineering for miniaturization and micro-scale systems, systems that can be readily designed and prototyped by students.This paper discusses the development and implementation and educational outcome assessmentof two student projects using micro fluidic devices, involving a number of junior and seniorundergraduate students at our engineering technology program. The goal of the design projects isto explore and enhance students understanding of the fundamental engineering principles, andhands-on demonstration of system prototyping. Here we report two micro-fluidic projects whichexplore the principles of heat transfer as well as

Conference Session

Micro-Technology and Nanotechnology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

NanomaterialsWe have recently developed a one-credit course designed for first-year students considering thenew major in Microsystems and Nanomaterials Engineering. It is based on a successful“Engineering Projects” course offered through our General Engineering department, which hassubsequently been made into a popular summer program for prospective students. The goal ofthis new course, which meets two laboratory hours per week, is to expose students to several ofthe important ideas and concepts in microsystems and nanotechnology, and to give them hands-on projects that will help them learn these multidisciplinary ideas. Further, the “ulterior motive”of this course is to inspire students to stay in engineering, and to give them a flavor of

Conference Session

Robotics, Mechatronics, and Control Systems - Multidisciplinary Perspectives

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Li Tan, Purdue University, North Central; Jean Jiang, Purdue University, North Central

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

: A Multidisciplinary Course in Mechanical Engineering Electrical EngineeringAbstractThis paper presents pedagogy and experiences in teaching system modeling and analysis as wellas feedback control systems in the engineering curriculum. The course is a requiredmultidisciplinary course to be offered at the junior level for both electrical and mechanicalengineering students. In addition, electrical engineering (EE) students and mechanicalengineering (ME) students who pursue an electrical engineering (EE) minor are required toconcurrently complete a laboratory course. But regular ME students who do not pursue an EEminor are not required to take the laboratory course. The motivation for offering thismultidisciplinary

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dhananjay Kumar, North Carolina A&T State University; Devdas M. Pai, North Carolina A&T State University; Courtney Lambeth, North Carolina A&T State University; Robin Guill Liles, North Carolina A&T State University; Narayan Bhattarai, North Carolina A&T State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

EDUCATION Dhananjay Kumar, Devdas Pai, Courtney Lambeth, Robin Liles, Narayan Bhattarai North Carolina A & T State University, Greensboro, NC 27214ABSTRACTThis National Science Foundation supported Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education (NUE)project takes into account the need for a better integration of theory, experiment, andapplications. We have reported three different approaches toward enhancing undergraduatenanoscience and engineering education with an emphasis on devices and systems. We are usingthe practical approach of direct engagement of the students in ongoing research in our advancedmaterials laboratories. Our first activity for enhancing nanoscience and nanoengineeringeducation was to introduce simple concepts of

Conference Session

Information Literacy, Computer Efficacy and Readiness

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill D. Bailey, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Two Year College Division

Tool, Die and Mold Making. The second year laboratory waslocated in a different, much newer facility than the original machining laboratory. The two yearassociate degree in Tool, Die and Mold Making was important to local industry, and therefore tothe college. Even though the need for Tool, Die and Mold Makers was a critical one, thenumbers were not large. Shortly after this program was implemented the largest employer ofprogram graduates had significant cutbacks. This did not cause the enrollment numbers to shrinkdramatically, but it did suggest that enrollment growth in this program would be limited. Inorder to best leverage available resources for the program, a complete redesign of thecombinations of course offerings, the physical

Conference Session

Capstone Design and Innovations in ECE

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara E. Marino, Loyola Marymount University

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #8225One Last Tool for Their Toolbox: Preparing Students for Capstone DesignDr. Barbara E. Marino, Loyola Marymount University Barbara E. Marino received the B.S.E.E. degree in 1989 from Marquette University, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 1993 and 1996, respectively. In 1996 Dr. Marino joined the faculty at Loyola Marymount University where she currently serves as Associate Professor. Concurrent to this academic appointment Dr. Marino has been involved in research with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Her interests are in the area of image processing

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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Instrumentation

the individualcomponents and fabricate the PLC modules themselves.This manuscript discusses the need for including PLCs into the curriculum, and how thePLC modus modules discussed here are used in a course entitled Applied Process ControlEngineering which can briefly be described as a study of the fundamental concepts,devices, and applications of electronic components and controllers utilized on industrialequipment. Laboratory sessions focus on instrumentation, programming, downloading,and wiring discrete input / output devices.Specific Course Competencies of the course include the ability to: 1. Identify major applications of programmable logic controllers in industry, transportation, construction, and environmental

Conference Session

Innovative IE Curricula

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Masud Salimian, Morgan State University; Yaseen Mahmud, Morgan State University; Avis L. Ransom, Morgan State University School of Engineering

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

BerkleyNational Laboratory the importance of the energy efficiency services sector (EESS) to the U.S.economy is growing rapidly 3. Climate changes, issues regarding energy supply, a desire andperceived security need for energy independence, and uncertain but rising energy prices have ledto an increase in interest, funding and policies that support and promote energy efficiency inresidential, commercial and industrial buildings. The federal government and a number of stategovernments have also valued energy efficiency as an economic recovery strategy 4.As a result there has been significant growth in the energy efficiency services sector (EESS) inrecent years. According to a 2010 study the growth is projected to continue and to accelerateover the next ten

Conference Session

New Approaches and Applications to Enhance Technological Literacy - Part I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alicia L Lyman-Holt, Oregon State University; Laia Cari Robichaux, Oregon State University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Paper ID #6680Waves of Engineering: Using a mini-wave flume to foster engineering literacyMs. Alicia L Lyman-Holt, Oregon State University Ms. Lyman-Holt has been the Education and Outreach Coordinator at the O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory since 2005. She manages and leads the diverse outreach and education programing at the laboratory which serves over 5000 visitors per year, including K-12 students, undergraduate, graduate students, media outlets and the general public. She also takes the mini-flume ”on the road” to large public events, such as Smithsonian Folklife Festival and Engineering Week Family day

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2013 GSW

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Cyrus Omid Abbasi

testing machine (Fig. 1). The loosening of the suture knots in a natural settinginitiates after long periods of respiratory cycling of a patient’s skin or drain and resembles a fatigue testing.To simulate such the oscillatory behavior a custom-made fixture was designed and constructed(Fig. 1), which was attached to the stationary arm of the IM. The stationary sponge mimics theskin of a patient through which the drain runs through and oscillates.RS suturing techniqueFig. 2 shows one of the RS test trials that were experimented with in the laboratory. The RSsuturing technique involves two knot units. See Fig. 3. Each knot unit consists of 4 surgeon’s knots.MRS suturing techniqueFig. 4 shows one of the MRS test trials that were experimented with in

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2013 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Bryndol Sones

243 THE MCNP MODELING AND SIMULATION THREAD IN THE NUCLEAR ENGINEERING CURRICULUM AT WEST POINT Bryndol Sones bryndol.sones@usma.edu U.S. Military Academy West Point, NY 10996 Abstract: The Nuclear Engineering (NE) curriculum at West Point is reinforced by the modeling/simulation offered by the Monte-Carlo N-Particle Transport Code (MCNP5/X) developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory

Conference Session

Development of Computational Tools

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yizhe Chang, Stevens Institute of Technology; El-Sayed S. Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES); Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES)

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Computers in Education

, decorations and sometimes non-player characteristics (NPC) to strengthen the environment’s immersive characteristics. The‘Hammer’ map editor, which is part of the ‘Source’ SDK, can resolve this issue. The map editorallows game developers to create their own game maps (in our context, the assembly factory orassembly training laboratory).The game engine layer for the virtual assembly environment is laid out by ‘Lua’ scripts toflexibly code the mechanical parts and assemblies, by modeling software to construct precisemechanical parts, and by the map editor to build a customized and professional environment.Figure 1 shows the software that was applied to develop the virtual assembly environment

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Spencer Seung-hyun Kim, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, instructional goals, personal preferences, and educationalresources.The POGIL approach relies on inquiry-based, student-centered classrooms and laboratories thatenhance learning skills while insuring content mastery.7 POGIL is designed to replace traditionallecture-only methods by encouraging students to discuss course materials, rather than listening tothe instructor. Literature in the field of student learning indicates that the POGIL approach hasbeen effectively used in disciplines such as mathematics, biology, and chemistry for post-secondary education.3,4,7The innovative POGIL approach is a nationally tested and proven pedagogical strategy thatincorporates recent educational research on how students learn from kindergarten through post-secondary

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2013 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Cheng Chen; Jose Valdovinos; Frank Sanchez; Nelly Avramova; Hector Santillano; Robert Hartsock

. Numericalsimulations have inherent limitations due to the simplification of complicated force-deformationrelationships within engineering structures. Laboratory experiments therefore play a critical roleby enabling immediate evaluation of structures under simulated earthquake loading and byproviding data to calibrate numerical models. Findings from laboratory experiments not onlyreplicate the damage and failure of structures during earthquakes, but also provide the mosteffective means for the earthquake engineering profession to understand and utilize newtechnologies to engineer structures that withstand earthquakes. Real-time hybrid simulationtechnique7~10 divides the simulated structure into: (i) experimental substructures to be physicallytested in

Conference Session

Bringing Industrial Applications into the Classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University; C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Mariano Javier Savelski, Rowan University

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Chemical Engineering

schools: New Jersey Institute of Technology, PurdueUniversity and University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez). The goal of this educational partnershiphas been to develop and disseminate undergraduate materials related to pharmaceuticaltechnology and to seek ways to integrate this into the undergraduate engineering curriculum.1-3Pilot testing at X University, including the use of some of the materials in the FreshmanChemical Engineering course at the State University of New York-Stony Brook,4 has yieldedpositive assessment results. This work has resulted in the development of classroom problems,laboratory experiments and demonstrations that can be used throughout the undergraduateengineering curriculum and for K-12 outreach. The results have been

Conference Session

Two-Year College Division Transfer Topics Part II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharnnia Artis, University of California, Berkeley; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech

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Two Year College Division

collegestudents interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in science and engineering. Created in 2012,this multi-disciplinary summer undergraduate research program is hosted by three centers fundedby the National Science Foundation, Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science (E3S),Center of Integrated Nanomechanical Systems (COINS), and Synthetic Biology EngineeringResearch Center (SynBERC) at UC Berkeley. Together, these NSF-funded centers programobjectives are to provide TTE REU participants: 1) challenging science and engineering researchprojects in leading edge research laboratories; 2) advising to prepare students to transfer tocompetitive 4-year colleges/universities in science and 
engineering majors; 3) enrichmentactivities to build

Conference Session

Novel Pedagogies 2

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan F. Campanile, Illinois Institute of Technology; Frederick Doe, Illinois Institute of Technology; Elana Rose Jacobs, Illinois Institute of Technology; Norman G Lederman, Illinois Institute of Technology; Eric M Brey, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods

to gain an in-depth, meaningful understanding of students’experiences. Data was analyzed from pre- and post-surveys and an exit interview to construct thecase study. A constant comparative method was used to develop conceptual themes thataddressed the research question. The community college students experienced self, perspective,support, knowledge, and relationship gains. This study concluded that the main reason for thegains were the multilevel support systems that was in place for them in the laboratories andreceived by their families throughout the duration of the program. Study implications are thatmore research universities should target community college students to apply to their REU.However, future studies are critical to develop

Conference Session

"Best" of BED

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J Rust, Western New England University; Andrew Wellesley Browne, Harvard Medical School, University of Southern California

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Biomedical

) research.Course BackgroundThe research project was integrated within BME 432 – Lab on a Chip, an upper-level electivecourse at Western New England University that introduces students to the theory and applicationof microfluidic systems in medicine and biology. In the first iteration of the course-basedlearning model, a standard lecture and laboratory approach was utilized to follow a logicalprogression from core concepts to applications of this emerging technical field (Table 1). Oncesufficient course material had been covered, a laboratory project was implemented that allowedstudents to design and fabricate a microfluidic mixer, which was one of the concepts introducedin the microfluidics section of the course. While the original laboratory project

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University; Joseph Cluever, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

incorporate new technologies throughout their career. The paperrelates not only the professor’s view of the experience but a student view as well.IntroductionNew paradigms are required for undergraduate teaching in Engineering and EngineeringTechnology that are “student centered” [1]. In forming these new directions within the laboratoryexperience, we need to rethink traditional methods to become more flexible and challenging tothe individual student. Accomplishing this requires a new method of delivery that is differentfrom the traditional laboratory instruction [2, 3, 9 and 10]. Allowing the student to use higher orderleaning including problem development, experimental planning and most importantimplementation all though the use of active learning

Conference Session

Involving Undergraduates in Research

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tarek Abdoun, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Usama El Shamy P.E., Southern Methodist University; Anthony Tessari; Victoria Bennett, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; John E Lawler, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Civil Engineering

progressed. This paper presents the results and lessons learned through earlyimplementation. It focuses on explaining centrifuge technology, the tools used to build themodel, testing logistics, and methods adopted to resolve obstacles encountered during executionof the module. The student survey indicates that the developed module successfully addresses animportant educational gap - students' lack of understanding of the strong relationship betweensoil laboratory testing, system design, and field performance. The survey also highlighted thefact that students did appreciate the practical nature of the project. The educational module wasrevised and successfully implemented in the spring of 2012 at the three universities.IntroductionThe undergraduate

Conference Session

CIP Technical Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Atin K Sinha, Albany State University

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College Industry Partnerships

students. Page 23.993.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Project Oriented K-12 Programs in Rural SouthAbstractAlbany State University (ASU), located in the rural south, conducts a transfer engineeringprogram since 1985. With the help of external funding, an engineering laboratory consisting of anumber of manufacturing and testing equipment was established in 2002. The existence of thelaboratory and the industry advisory committee established as a direct result of external fundinghelped launch a number of project oriented outreach programs targeting middle and high

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in Engineering Technology Programs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhibin Tan, East Tennessee State University; William H. Blanton, East Tennessee State University; Qianru Zhang, East Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

. The hardware-based laboratories have been successfully integrated into the digital signal processing course at many universities. However, most labs were designed only for very common signal processing problems such as the FIR/IIR filter design, FFT and so on. In this paper, a system for real-time EEG (electroencephalograph) signal acquisition, processing and presentation was proposed and will be implemented with the Texas Instrument’s TMS320C6713 DSK being used as the hardware platform. As a practical application of C6713 DSK in biomedical signal processing, this project is designed as a complement of the current DSP laboratories of the Digital Signal Processors course for senior level undergraduates/graduates

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division - General Technical Session 2

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven F Barrett, University of Wyoming; Ivo Wambeke

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Computers in Education

design commonly encountered inindustry. The design of control systems incorporating programmable logic controllers andmicrocontrollers is covered along with accompanying laboratory work to reinforce courseconcepts. To integrate course concepts, practice team design skills and expose students toservice learning; students were required to complete a capstone service learning project. Thestudents worked in a large team effort to design, construct, test and deliver a Concrete CuringBox (CCB) for use in a high school STEM recruiting and enrichment program. This paper willdiscuss how the service learning program was constructed and integrated into the course, theobjectives of the service learning component and the results of the project. The CCB will

Conference Session

Innovative IE Course Content

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Douglas H Timmer, University of Texas, Pan American; Miguel Gonzalez, University of Texas, Pan American

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

Paper ID #6283Teaching Gage Reproducibility and Repeatability using the Mouse FactoryDr. Douglas H Timmer, University of Texas, Pan AmericanDr. Miguel Gonzalez, University of Texas, Pan American Page 23.1144.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Teaching Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility using the Mouse FactoryAbstractThe Mouse Factory contains a set of web-based, active learning laboratories for teachingstatistical quality control and design of experiments. The sixth laboratory in the Mouse FactoryLearning suite is