Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raymond Smith, East Carolina University; James Etheridge; Ricky Castles, East Carolina University

method used to justify aproject, and cost-effectiveness analysis should be performed to help provide additional informationand supporting detail. Unfortunately, determining the benefits associated with flood preventioninfrastructure design implementation is a more advanced topic than introduced in an undergraduateengineering economy course. Civil engineering programs may provide students with someexposure to these topics as part of their curriculum, which extends beyond topics introduced in asemester-based engineering economics course. The primary benefit measurement methods includerevealed willingness-to-pay, imputed willingness-to-pay, expressed willingness-to-pay, andbenefit transfer. These methods are well beyond what is introduced in a one

Conference Session

Bringing Biology into Engineering

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Kaplan; Kathleen Kaplan

be given to the engineering students and they should be able to create anautomaton, either a push-down stack for a context free grammar, a Turing machine for acontext sensitive grammar, or a finite state automaton for a right linear grammar. Thesewould be good programming assignments for undergraduates.ConclusionLanguage theory is usually taught in compiler theory, operating systems, and othercourses, that are in an engineering student’s curriculum. Using these familiar concepts isa good way to introduce bioinformatics without spending a great deal of time onreviewing genomic concepts at the onset of a bioinformatics course.This paper included a brief review of language theory, including alphabets and grammars.It also included ways to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

James Moriarty

] Ronald Musiak, Eric W. Haffner, Steve Schreiner, Alan K. Karplus, Mary B. Vollaro, Richard A. Grabiec, Forging New Links: Integrating the Freshman Engineering Curriculum, Proceedings of the 2001 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 2001.Biographies:STEVE NORTHRUP received his B.S.E.E. degree from the University of Michigan, AnnArbor, in 1986, and M.S.E.E. and Ph.D. degrees from Vanderbilt University in 1997 and2001. His research interests include robotics in education and embedded control systems.He worked as an automotive electronics design engineer from 1987 to 1993. He iscurrently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and ComputerEngineering at Western New England College.JAMES MORIARTY is

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas D. Fila, Iowa State University; Justin L. Hess, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

development [17]Nonetheless, while innovation may be an indirect benefit of myriad engineering curricularefforts, instruction may be framed in such a way as to encourage [17] (or discourage [18,19])students’ development of innovative behaviors. Some scholars have emphasized innovation as adesirable outcome of instruction or learning environments [20,21], others as the demonstration ofcertain abilities [22], and yet others as appropriate conceptualizations [23]. As researchers, wemight ask how goals directed towards these distinct ends vary in terms of outcomes. It might bethat the ideal modality involves the integration of multiple efforts, as studies of expert innovatorssuggest that they demonstrate and deploy a variety of approaches and mindsets

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Methods and Learning Models

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, University of Wyoming

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

systems to find leaks. Any leakage in an unconditioned area, such as an attic or vented crawl-space, is a huge energy drain. In addition, duct leakage within the home can cause pressure differences that drive air out of or into the home.  Blower Door Testing – A blower door is a precisely variable speed fan installed in an exterior doorway (or other location to be studied) that depressurizes or pressurizes the home. This diagnostic tool helps quantify air leakages in a home that are otherwise difficult to detect.  Infrared Thermography – An infrared camera sees temperature difference, which helps to find hot and cold spots in a home, often due to lack of insulation, water leak or the presence of thermal

Conference Session

Best. Class. Ever.

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University; Marc Compere, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach FL; Ximena Toro; Jennifer C Adam, Washington State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University; Andrew P Easley, Washington State University; Xuesong Li P.E., Washington State University; Kevin Lee, University of Idaho; Mert Colpan, Washington State University; Kevin Tyler Gray, Washington State University; Benjamin Garrett, Washington State University; Shane Riley Reynolds, Washington State University; Paul B. Golter, Washington State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University, Pullman

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Chemical Engineering

Engineering Physics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2010. She is interested in Clean Energy Systems and has native fluency in English and Spanish. She is currently working at General Motors as a Development Engineer for the Chevrolet Volt and has worked for Mitsubishi Power Systems as a Mechanical Engineer.Dr. Jennifer C Adam, Washington State University Dr. Jennifer Adam is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineer- ing at Washington State University (WSU). She applies numerical hydrologic models to investigate the impacts of climate change on regional to continental scale hydrology. For example, she and collabo- rators are currently integrating a regional-scale hydrologic

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Gorrell, Brigham Young University; C. Greg Jensen, Brigham Young University; Brett Stone, Brigham Young University; Edward Red, Brigham Young University; Michael Richey, The Boeing Company; Fabian Zender, The Boeing Company; Michael Wright; David E. French, The Boeing Company; Shigeo Hayashibara, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott; Carl Johnson, Georgia Institute of Technology; John P. Sullivan, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Aerospace

tools help them.While the CorpU platform proved successful in many ways, it was not perfect. When presentedwith five possible upgrades, students overwhelmingly selected an integration of Google Driveinto the LMS as the most important upgrade. These results highlight the ongoing transformationof LMS’s; end users now expect Product Data Management (PDM) capability, which untilrecently was only used in high-end, sophisticated Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) software.This is likely due to the rise of cloud computing and file sharing facilitated by Google Drive andother products like Dropbox. Students expect similar novel capabilities out of all technologicalplatforms, including their LMS. An initial analysis of the clickstream data reveals that

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS) Technical Session 5: Lab Design

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dave Kim, Washington State University-Vancouver; John D Lynch; Artem Taran; Anna Yurov; Ryder Sandry

Tagged Divisions

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

-year community college (Clark College in WA), a public polytechnic institution(Oregon Institute of Technology in OR), a branch campus of a public R1 institution (WashingtonState University Vancouver in WA), and an independently governed Catholic institution (theUniversity of Portland in OR). We included courses from three engineering disciplines (civil,electrical, and mechanical) with one general engineering curriculum. All courses are 2nd yearengineering labs, except MECH 309, which is offered in the 3rd year. CE 376 is offered in the2nd year.Table 1 provides information regarding the major of the courses being analyzed, along with thename of the course, the institution, the term and year in which it was offered, and the number of

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley A. Striebig, James Madison University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

weinhabit and leave behind for future generations.”12The course content is built upon the description of Earth Systems Engineering as described byMichael E. Gorman who developed an Earth Systems Engineering course in the department ofSystems Engineering at the University of Virginia and concepts promoted by Industrial EcologistBradden Allenby.1,2,10,11 Other influential work that contributed to the curriculum includes thecase study on the Florida Everglades Restoration Project, the NASA Earth Science EnterprisePlan, and course and curricula descriptions of Columbia University’s Earth and Environmental Engineering Program, The Center for Earth Systems Engineering

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Baker, Rowan University; Brian Lefebvre, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University

AC 2010-179: ILLUSTRATING BIOSEPARATIONS WITH THE PRODUCTION,PURIFICATION AND SEPARATION OF COLORFUL PROTEINSMichelle Baker, Rowan University Michelle Baker obtained her Master's degree in Engineering from Rowan University in August, 2010. She is currently a candidate for a PhD from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA.Brian Lefebvre, Rowan University Brian Lefebvre was an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University from September 2004 through December 2008. His teaching interests include the development of hands-on learning tools in biochemical engineering and bioseparations. He is the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the DELOS division of ASEE (2007

Conference Session

How to Effectively Teach Using Teams

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ricardo Jacquez, New Mexico State University; Veera Gnaneswar Gude, New Mexico State University; Adrian Hanson, New Mexico State University; Michele Auzenne, New Mexico State University; Sarah Williamson, New Mexico State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

. 14 • Supplemental instruction helps the TA facilitator to gain more knowledge of the course material as well as their discipline. • The facilitator also develops constructive leadership skills and communication skills. • Working with other students may provide the TA facilitator an opportunity to learn how to work with fellow engineers in the work environment.Bibliography:1. Ricardo B Jacquez, Veera Gnaneswar Gude, Adrian.T. Hanson, Chris Burnham and Michelle Auzenne, “Integrating Writing to Provide Context for Teaching the Engineering Design Process”, ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings 2006, Chicago, IL.2. Russ Hodges, “Increasing students’ success: When Supplemental Instruction Becomes Mandatory

Collection

ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023

Authors

John I Messner, Pennsylvania State University; Ryan Solnosky, Pennsylvania State University

Paper ID #40515GIFTS: It’s Time to Start with ’A Safety Moment’Prof. John I Messner, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Messner is the Director of the Computer Integrated Construction (CIC) Research Program at Penn State and a Professor of Architectural Engineering. He specializes in Building Information Modeling (BIM), digital twin, and immersive technology research.Dr. Ryan Solnosky, Pennsylvania State University Ryan Solnosky is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University at University Park. Dr. Solnosky has taught courses for Architectural

Conference Session

Capstone Design

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Steven Reyer; Stephen Williams; Owe Petersen

competition concerns.Our “course within a course” style also includes guest specialists working with the students ontopics such as safety, ethics, standards, resume and interviewing techniques, and evenprofessional behavior. A “trade show” with a prototype and poster competition completes thecourse’s professional experiences. Employer response to the efforts has been very positive andencouraging.I. IntroductionThroughout the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (EE) program at MSOE, design isstrongly integrated into many courses. These projects are generally short-term, and involveindividual or two-student teams. The projects lead to the major capstone design experience,Senior Design, which is a three-quarter course sequence: EE-407/8/9

Conference Session

Knowing Our Students, Faculty, and Profession

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marisa Orr, Clemson University; Zahra Hazari, Clemson University; Philip Sadler, Science Education Department, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics; Gerhard Sonnert, Science Education Department, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-611: CAREER MOTIVATIONS OF FRESHMAN ENGINEERING ANDNON-ENGINEERING STUDENTS: A GENDER STUDYMarisa Orr, Clemson University Marisa K. Orr is a doctoral candidate at Clemson University. She received her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson in 2005. She has been an Endowed Teaching Fellow and is currently chair of the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student Advisory Committee. In her research, she is studying the way that students progress through a Mechanical Engineering curriculum and terramechanics.Zahra Hazari, Clemson University Zahra Hazari is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering & Science Education and the Department of Mathematical Sciences at

Conference Session

Research on Engineering Design Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

22.1156.6Category 7: Human-centered design is Empathic Design, basing design on knowledgeEmpathic Design gained through a connection with end users, not on preconceived ideas and assumptions. A very broad understanding of stakeholders is developed beyond scope of project by interacting with users informally and in social situations. (William, Maddie, Greg, and David)The seven categories of description resulting from the study formed an outcome space that wastwo-dimensional with distinct, but not independent, axes: “Understanding of the Users” and“Design Process and Integration” as shown in Figure 1. The axes depict complex constructs andhave scales that were derived from the categories themselves and are

Conference Session

Liberal Education Division Technical Session Session 12

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Keogh, University of Colorado, Boulder; Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Janet Y. Tsai, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

the exciting and complex world of professionalengineering practice.References:[1] S. Medha “Cooperative Learning Strategies For Large Classes” Paper presented at 1998 ASEE Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington, USA June 28-July 1 1998. ​https://peer.asee.org/6990[2] E. Koehn “Collaborative Learning In Engineering Classrooms” Paper presented at 2000 ASEE Annual Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, USA June 18-21, 2000. https://peer.asee.org/8209[3]​ ​N.D. Mallette, M.K. Bothwell, and C. Kelly “Developing an Integrated Curriculum-wide Teamwork Instructional Strategy​​”​ Paper presented at 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, June 24-27 2018. ​https://peer.asee.org/30299[4] M

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Professional Development for Students and Teachers

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Moorhead, New York University; Colin Hennessy Elliott, New York University; Jennifer B. Listman, New York University; Catherine E. Milne, New York University; Vikram Kapila, New York University

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Educational Technology 37.5: 749-760, (2006).22. Harris, J., Mishra, P., and Koehler, M. “Teachers’ technological pedagogical content knowledge and learning activity types: Curriculum-based technology integration reframed.” Journal of Research on Technology in Education 41.4: 393-416, (2009).23. Mishra, P., and Koehler, M. “Technological pedagogical content knowledge: A framework for teacher knowledge.” The Teachers College Record 108.6: 1017-1054, (2006).24. Cobb, P., et al. “Design experiments in educational research.” Educational Researcher 32.1: 9-13, (2003).25. Moorhead, M., Listman, J., and Kapila, V. “A robotics-focused instructional framework for design-based research in middle school Classrooms,” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference

Conference Session

Teaching Analog and Digital Communication: Novel Ideas for Lecture Courses, Laboratories, and Projects

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander M. Wyglinski, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Daniel J. Cullen

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

-levelunderstanding (i.e., breadth) of a modern digital communications device while focusing onseveral key aspects (i.e., depth) in the design and implementation of these systems. However,learning how to use an actual software-defined radio platform for prototyping digitalcommunication systems is often a lengthy, tedious, and complicated process. As a result, thistechnology is usually not employed within the undergraduate curriculum due to the relativelyshort duration of a typical undergraduate course, e.g., 7-14 weeks. Conversely, if the laboratoryexperiments and SDR modules have been pre-packaged for the students enrolled in the course,this would allow for a controlled exposure to SDR experimentation while simultaneouslyenabling the hands-on learning

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chiu Choi, University of North Florida

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

implement proportional, integral, and derivative controllers as Cprograms running on microcontrollers. Applications to position and speed controls areemphasized. The microcontrollers adopted at the present time are the Freescale MC9S12C32microcontrollers. The integrated development system adopted is CodeWarrior DevelopmentStudio for HCS12. The embedded microcontroller courseware is effective for equipping studentswith embedded control skills. This is indicated by the successful embedded control designprojects completed within this course and excellent student evaluations.I. IntroductionThe linear control systems course is one of the most demanding courses in our undergraduateelectrical engineering curriculum. The prerequisites for this course are

Conference Session

Undergraduate Spacecraft Design I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Liu, University of Michigan; Christopher Deline, University of Michigan; Rafael Ramos, University of Michigan; Steven Sandoval, University of Michigan; Ashley Smetana, University of Michigan; Yang Li, University of Michigan; Richard Redick, University of Michigan; Julie Bellerose, University of Michigan; Peter Washabaugh, University of Michigan; Bogdan Oaida, University of Michigan; Brian Gilchrist, University of Michigan; Nilton Renno, University of Michigan

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Aerospace

. Due to S3FL’s growth, the lab and its faculty advisors worked with the AOSSdepartment to obtain larger accommodations. Not only will the new lab space be able to meetcurrent S3FL administrative and lab needs, it will allow for additional workbenches to meetfuture demands. The upgraded facilities include an office area for administrative tasks andteleconferences, a dedicated file and web server, a soft-wall cleanroom for integration and testing Page 12.350.5of sensitive flight hardware, and a fume hood and ceiling vents for wet chemical work andsoldering. Each project housed in the new lab will eventually have a dedicated electronicsworkstation

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Vigyan Jackson Chandra, Eastern Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, networking, communication systems, along with digital, analog, and machine-control electronics. He is the recipient of the 2013 Golden Apple Award for Teaching Excellence at Eastern and has been nominated multiple times for the Critical Thinking Teacher of the Year Award. His professional interests include implementing active teaching and learning strategies, metacognition, integrating open-source software/hardware with online control, and deploying electrical and telecom technologies in community-based organizations. He is always seeking opportunities for collaborating on teaching, scholarly, and service projects, especially those aimed at improving students’ critical/creative and communication skills

Collection

2007 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

M. R. Wilhelm; J. P. Mohsen

five-year, integrated Master of Engineering programs contain an ABET accreditable four-year component that meets the EAC of ABET general basic level criteria.2. Students who complete the MEng programs have earned a total of 163 – 168 semester hours credit and a degree accredited by ABET at the advanced level.3. From 40 to 50% of our students leave Speed School after 4 years and having earned from 133 to 138 semester hours, depending upon their major programs, with a baccalaureate degree not accredited by ABET!National IssuesMany engineering schools in the U. S. are under pressure by university administrations to reducethe requirements for award of baccalaureate degrees to a range of from 120 to 128 semesterhours. At the same time

Conference Session

Technology and Equipment to Improve IE Instruction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

simulators for labs and healthcare providers together with integrated Logistics support systems for Advanced Cardiac Life Support. One of his current interests is in the area of manufacturing systems for rapid product design and development in international production. An extension of this work is the current effort that established the UTPA Rapid Response Manufactur- ing Center in a consortium of academic institutions, economic development corporations, industry, local, state, and federal governments. This initiative is an integral component of the North American Advanced Manufacturing and Research Initiative (NAAMREI). In addition, he has served and continues to serve in leadership positions in technology based economic

Conference Session

Potpourri Design

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Barry Lineberger; Larry Stikeleather

. Once the assemblies are manufactured students runperformance tests on their “products” using statistical design of experiments (DOE) methodologyto evaluate the effects of two factors at two levels (2x2) and determine the setup giving the bestperformance. The project culminates in a written technical report, which the student teams presentorally to an audience of their peers and a panel of faculty and staff evaluators.Introduction BAE202 (Intro to BAE Methods) introduces basic design and problem solvingmethodology for Biological Engineering. The majority of the students are enrolled in theBiomedical Engineering curriculum with the remainder in Biological Engineering, which offersconcentration areas in bioprocessing, environmental, and

Conference Session

LABVIEW-Based Experiments and Robotics Laboratory

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alejandra J. Magana; Sean Brophy; George Bodner, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

for using simulations for learning and describing in detail a student’s perception of thismethod.Methods The goal of this research study is to describe an instructor’s and his students’ perceptionsand experiences with simulation tools as laboratory simulations in the context of an advancedgraduate elective course for electrical engineering students. These graduate students arespecializing in the area of very-large-scale integration (VLSI) and circuit design. The coursefocuses on examining advanced transistors and its physical principles. Considerations that enterinto the development of new integrated circuit technologies were also explored. This course hasas pre-requisite a course related to solid state devices only offered to master’s

Conference Session

Student Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Galczynski, University of Maryland - College Park

Tagged Divisions

Student

her marketability to engineering firms. Unlike Jimmy, Kimmy suggests that herparticipation in extracurricular activities is integral in her development and future marketabilityas an engineer; she does not mention having interest in these activities to help her advance herengineering learning, but sees them instead as a way to network with fellow engineeringstudents. However like Jimmy, Kimmy’s response to this question seems to also fit with herearlier assertion that communication is an important engineering skill; it could be for this reasonthat Kimmy seeks to involve herself in socially oriented extracurricular activities.Through Jimmy’s and Kimmy’s responses, we can begin to see how a student’s expectationsmight play an important role in

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

William E. Sayle; Joseph L. A. Hughes

) The School provides appropriate support for underrepresented population groups, including ethnic and racial minorities, women, and disabled students. 22) Faculty members are active in research, consulting, and/or other professional activities, both to advance their own professional competence and to integrate new knowledge into the School's educational programs.For each outcome, both the methods used to achieve it and the relevant assessment measureswere identified. This process is summarized Tables 1-3, which are excerpted from the EEProgram Assessment Guide and include the example objectives and outcomes listed previously.Table 1 identifies the relationships between educational objectives and outcomes, rating them aseither

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

William E. Sayle; Joseph L. A. Hughes

) The School provides appropriate support for underrepresented population groups, including ethnic and racial minorities, women, and disabled students. 22) Faculty members are active in research, consulting, and/or other professional activities, both to advance their own professional competence and to integrate new knowledge into the School's educational programs.For each outcome, both the methods used to achieve it and the relevant assessment measureswere identified. This process is summarized Tables 1-3, which are excerpted from the EEProgram Assessment Guide and include the example objectives and outcomes listed previously.Table 1 identifies the relationships between educational objectives and outcomes, rating them aseither

Conference Session

Life Sciences and ChE

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Vyas Harinath; Pfumai Kuzviwanza; Jianzhong Lou; Leonard Uitenham; Keith Schimmel

Session #3613 Biodegradable Polymer Characterization Laboratory Unit Keith A. Schimmel, Jianzhong Lou, Pfumai Kuzviwanza, Arvind Vyas Harinath, Leonard Uitenham North Carolina A&T State UniversityAbstractA current research area of significant environmental, economic, and scientific importance isbiodegradable polymers.1-4 Biodegradable polymers is also an area that has great promise forbeing used to integrate life science into the chemical engineering curriculum. To this point,however, high quality laboratory manuals on biodegradable polymers have not been developed.Therefore

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas R. Consi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Jocelyn Frances Lorrey, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Michelle Kornberg, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Ocean and Marine

Kornberg is an MIT sophomore majoring in Mechanical and Ocean Engineering. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Beyond the Sea PerchAbstractThe Sea Perch ROV has long been used to introduce students to marine robotics and to oceanengineering in general. The vehicle is manually operated with three switches controlling itsthree thrusters. We have enhanced the Sea Perch in two ways, both designed to increase theeducational utility of the vehicle. First, we developed a flight recorder that sits in the Sea Perchpayload bay and records 3-axis orientation, acceleration and rotation. Second, we developed anonboard computer for the Sea Perch that enables students to greatly expand