modulated-IR detectors and abumper system capable of detecting contact at left front, front, and right front. All robots wererequired to maintain an IR beacon so that the guard (killer-cop) robots could locate them. Theguard robots would then attempt to ram the contestant robots. The guard robots were equippedwith software routines that supported three modes of operation; search, attack, maneuver. Themaneuver mode of operation prevented the robots from becoming stuck in a corner and allowedthem to find their way around intervening obstacles while pursuing a beacon signal. In additionto being an integral part of the contest event, these robots served as an example of simple, yetruggedly constructed robots of base-line capability. The software design
dialogue, an educator engineer, in addition to being empathic, critical, and capable of dialoguing, must also be open to learn throughout his/her life. S/he must be willing to learn from the endless praxis’ exercise and even to be taught by the supposedly naive grassroots group s/he is serving: learning from the group’s knowledge, strategies of political action, worldviews and values, etc.Since a grassroots engineer is supposed to be able to develop popular education alongside – or asan integrant part of – the technical support they provide to grassroots groups, they must be aneducator engineer. Defined like that, it can be said that “grassroots engineer” and “educatorengineer” are synonyms.It is
Paper ID #24651A Frankenstein-inspired Engineering Design ProjectDr. James ”Jamie” Canino, Trine University Jamie Canino is currently an associate professor at Trine University where he focuses on undergraduate education research. He teaches in the thermal-fluids and aerospace engineering fields and can be reached at caninoj@trine.edu.Dr. Kendall B. Teichert, Trine University Dr. Teichert received his B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University. His Masters research studied behavior of microelectromechanical sensors/actuators. He worked for a small engineering firm in Salt Lake City, Utah
third-party application for talent recruitment. This third-party applicationhas partnered with Textio that integrates the data-driven language insights for recruiters andhiring managers when they write job posts in Workday [62]. Textio is an online service basedon Gaucher et al. encoded list that helps to minimize the gender bias in job postings [49]. Itis likely that those job postings published through Workday empowered university recruitmentsites may have been gender neutralized through the tool offered in the application. Moreover,postdoc postings from non-academic institutions reported less masculine-coded, which mayencourage more female applicants for postdoc careers outside of academia. The feminine-codedpostings also had a slightly
10.411.8Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright ©2005, American Society for Engineering Education Figure 11. Summary of ILS results for Visual/Verbal attribute.5. DiscussionThese results suggest that the Ladder Logic Tool Kit design is instructionally effective, and thatstudents’ subjective impressions of the system are positive. It appears that we may safelycontinue to develop similar types of lessons. It also appears that the Toolkit’s visual, exploratoryis a good fit for active, visual learners.6. Conclusion and Future DirectionsThis paper has described continuing steps in the process of developing an Integrated VirtualLearning System, called
, System Integration and LEAN Process Improvement (technical and business), Dr. Wickliff is passionate about Organizational Wellness and the Holistic Well- ness of individuals. She is also a professional Facilitator and Motivational Speaker. Dr. Wickliff earned a PhD in Interdisciplinary Engineering from Texas A&M University where she combined Industrial En- gineering and Organizational Development to conduct research in the area of talent management and organizational effectiveness. She also completed an executive MBA from the University of Texas-Dallas and a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Houston. She is founder of a nationally rec- ognized pre-college initiative program, FreshStart, which has
Learned” paper is to investigate how former graduate studentleaders can employ their experiences to achieve and excel in service requirements as juniortenure-track faculty members. Research skills, and increasingly teaching ability, have been coreto the graduate student curriculum, and match the majority of faculty tenure requirements.However, preparation for the service requirement is often overlooked at both the graduatestudent and faculty level. While a small part of the overall tenure package, there is an unspokenpresumption that faculty members will be able to serve effectively and efficiently. In STEMcurricula, the development of interpersonal skills is often overlooked. While this may not be animpediment in research communications, faculty
12.1201.8Fig. 7 Displacement measurement with an LVDT.Optically-coupled isolation amplifier: Significant differences in ground potentialsbetween a sensor and its signal conditioner may occur in some instrumentationapplications. A differential amplifier may not be suitable in these cases; the ground-potential difference may exceed the common-mode voltage range of the amplifier, ormay be sufficiently large to damage or destroy the amplifier [6]. Isolation amplifiers areappropriate in such instances. There are multiple approaches to making an isolationamplifier (e.g., transformer coupling, capacitive coupling, or optical coupling). TheEENG 4302 curriculum included the construction and test of an optically-coupledisolation amplifer using an MCT9001 dual
to Engineering,” Defense Dept., Army, United States Military Academy, pp.210, 20022. Library of Congress: American Memory Collection, “Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record,” http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/habs_haer/.3. Ressler, S. J., “West Point Bridge Designer,” Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, West Point Military Academy, 2005, http://bridgecontest.usma.edu/.4. Integrated Engineering Software, Inc., Visual Analysis 4.0, 2000, http://www.iesweb.com/.CLAY NAITODr. Naito is an assistant professor of structural engineering in the department of Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering at Lehigh University and an associated faculty of the ATLSS Research Center. He received a
confidence to pursue a careerin engineering. Through an integrated approach to learning, engineering education has thepotential to not only be a catalyst for improving K-12 STEM education[8], but to enable girls intheir development towards a career choice in engineering. This increased investment in STEMeducation will boost U.S. global competitiveness by increasing productivity[3]. The 2010-11 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Report describes educational counselors asresponsible for, among many things, operating career information centers and career educationprograms in order to promote the career development of children and youth[9]. The AmericanSchool Counselor Association’s National Standards (standard A in the area of careerdevelopment
Engineering Thermodynamics, New York: Wiley and Sons, Fifth Edition, 2004.[2] Schmidt, P. S., O. A. Ezekoye, J. R. Howell, and D. K. Baker, Thermodynamics: An integrated Learning Page 11.65.12 System, New York: Wiley and Sons, 2006.[3] “MathCAD,” http://www.mathcad.com/, 2005.[4] “MATLAB 7.0.1: The Language of Technical Computing MatLab,” http://www.mathworks.com/products/ matlab/, 2005.[5] “EES: Engineering Equation Solver,” http://www.fchart.com/ees/ees.shtml, 2004.[6] Hodge, B. K. and W. G. Steele, “Computational Paradigms in Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Education,” Presented at the 2001 ASEE Annual
they developcurriculum intended to ensure equal access to rich curricular learning opportunities for allstudents. The state and national standards highlight the comprehensive nature oftechnological literacy. Knowledge of the national and state technology standardsinforms teachers’ practice as they work to integrate all aspects of technology acrossdisciplines within the curriculum. Student Learning Objectives Students should be able to: 6a.) Identify aspects of state and national technology standards in their inquiry- based projects. 6b.) Incorporate issues related to technology in the K-8 curriculum. ImplementationThe course builds on the successful course for first-year
inclassroom.To facilitate peer-to-peer interactions beyond the weekly class time, the iPodia technicalplatform also integrates three key additions to the mutually connected classrooms located indifferent places of the globe:(a) Learning Management System: In addition to gaining the synchronized “face-to-face time” with each other inside the classroom, students can review class archives and remain in constant communication with each in an un-synchronized manner via the Learning Management System (LMS). Figure 3 illustrates an iPodia course website built upon the Page 24.827.4 LMS of the Blackboard System.(b) Small Group Synergy: While working on
Paper ID #11101Towards a Multimedia-based Virtual Classroom on Cyber-Physical System(CPS) Security Education for Both City and Rural SchoolsProf. Fei Hu, University of Alabama Dr. Fei Hu is currently an associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alabama (main campus), Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA. He obtained his Ph.D. degrees at Tongji University (Shanghai, China) in the field of Signal Processing (in 1999), and at Clarkson University (New York, USA) in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering (in 2002). He has published over 200 journal/conference papers, books
to complete their 62.50% degree in 4 years Figure 7: FTIC students who anticipate graduating on timeThe students that anticipated to complete their degree on time reported that they wouldaccomplish that goal by (a) studying hard, passing their classes, and working hard; (b) taking asmany courses every semester as possible, such as 4 courses per a regular semester and 3 insummer, and not skipping semesters; (c) following their undergraduate major map andcompleting the required curriculum; (d) planning and managing their time efficiently; and (e)working with an advisor to create a career path and following the roadmap the
additionalengineering schools to broaden the student demographic and is one of the few such STEMstudies we are aware of. An NSF grant enabled us to compare blended and flipped instruction ina numerical methods course for engineers at three universities – University of South Florida(USF), Arizona State University (ASU), and Alabama A&M University (AAMU) - between2014 and 2016 (Kaw et.al., 2013). These universities differ in their characteristics, therebyadding to the generalizability of our findings. At each school, the course covers basic numericalmethods for differentiation, nonlinear equations, simultaneous linear equations, interpolation,regression, integration, and ordinary differential equations. The course is taken primarily bymechanical engineers at
positions on campus, mentoring and beingmentored, and lifelong learning. Course topics were selected with an eye towards when students would make the best useof the materials. Also, short assignments were selected to encourage the students to reflect uponour discussions and take positive actions in their daily activities. Students are encouraged tocontribute to all discussions and to provide input on other topics they would like to see in thecourse. Approximately 90 students begin the first semester course, with most continuing onthrough the second semester. Students have consistently selected this course as the most usefulcourse from their first year and strongly urge other students to participate in future offerings.I. Introduction
civil and environmental engineering department at Carnegie Mellon University. Dr. Ozis holds a B.S. in environmental engineering from the Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Southern California. Dr. Ozis is a licensed Professional Engineer, Environmental, in Arizona. Before joining CMU, Dr. Ozis was a faculty member at Northern Arizona University, and at University of Southern California. Dr. Ozis enjoys every dimension of being an engineering educator. She teaches across the curriculum from freshman introductory level, to graduate level courses. Dr. Ozis conducts research related to engineering classrooms and innovative pedagogical strategies. Dr. Ozis
School of Engineering, University of Calgary, Canada. She teaches graphical, written and oral communi- cation in their first Engineering Design and Communication course taught to all 650 incoming engineering students. With co-editors Tom McKeag (San Francisco) and Norbert Hoeller (Toronto) she co-founded and designs ZQ, an online journal to provide a platform to showcase the nexus of science and design using case studies, news and articles (zqjournal.org). As an instructor, she was one of the recipients of The Allan Blizzard Award, a Canadian national teaching award for collaborative projects that improve student learning in 2004. In 2005, she was one of the recipients of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Lab. Currently, he is a Professor of Chemistry at Pasadena City College and runs an undergraduate research program attempting to infuse active learning in conjunction with remotely accessible microscopes into K-12 and university science curriculum. He is actively in- volved in bring micro nanotechnology technician programs to Community College campuses being a part of the Remotely Accessible Instruments in Nanotechnology (RAIN) Network and the Nanotechnology Professional Development Partnership (NPDP) Program.Prof. Jillian L Blatti, Pasadena City College Jillian L. Blatti is a chemistry professor at Pasadena City College. She was part of the algae biotechnology community as a graduate student at the
Optimizing Student Learning and Retention of Time- and Frequency- Domain Concepts Through Numerical Computation Projects Steve Warren, Ph.D. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Kansas State UniversityAbstractThe ability to analyze signals and systems in both the time and frequency domains is an essentialoutcome in most engineering curricula. However, concepts such as time-domain convolutionand frequency-domain spectra can be elusive to students. While most students can learn themathematical procedures whereby they obtain correct answers on homework and exams, manylack the higher-level understanding that aids long-term retention. This paper addresses thecreation of
engineering analysis and design that exist in curriculums today.However, the engineering tools and techniques are generally taught with an individual focus andnot on a holistic basis. This paper provides a system approach which integrates the various toolsand techniques and could serve as a practical example in Engineering Design or Capstonecourses.The first section of this paper is an extensive review of relevant literature. This literature surveyskey factors for success or failure in technology commercialization that spans the last two decades.These factors have been classified in four domains (Technical, Economic, Operational, andRegulatory) according to their impact. The next section presents the DFC model and explainshow each of its main
a sample scenarioabout modern challenges in managing electronic waste. Feedback from project advisory boardmembers are integrated in this discussion.BackgroundEngineering programs have an explicit need to define, teach and measure professional skillssince their introduction by ABET evaluation criteria for engineering programs in 2000. Theseskills include ability to function on multidisciplinary teams (3d), understanding of professionaland ethical responsibility (3f), ability to communicate effectively (3g), understanding of theimpact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and cultural/societalcontexts (3h), recognition of and ability to engage in life-long learning (3i), and knowledge ofcontemporary issues (3j). A well
an innovative format that provideda remarkable result. At the center of this model are: a unifying theme, use a single instructor toteach a section (rather than each instructor teaching a single component of the course to allsections), and faculty working as a team to improve and teach the course. This paper describesthe changes we have made implementing this model and to address the issues of course content,exams, student work, and student/faculty assessment used to evaluate our success.I. IntroductionUnion College was founded in 1795 as a small liberal arts college, and was the first fine artscollege in the US to offer engineering as part of its curriculum. Union College is still a smallcollege with an undergraduate student population of
section of the Brain Box is the Raspberry Pi microcomputer [8] as shown in Figure 2 (a). Itcontains the program that will run the entire system. The Raspberry Pi is a Raspberry Pi 3 B+ and has aCPU of 1.4 GHz and a Quad core ARM Cortex-A53 [9]. 2 Figure 2. (a) Raspberry Pi 3 B+ microcomputer [8-9] and (b) Arduino Uno microprocessor [10]The Raspberry Pi 3 B+ unit has 1GB of SRAM and an integrated dual-band Wi-Fi, with 2.4GHz and5GHz options. It also has an ethernet port that will support up to 300Mbps and has Bluetooth capabilities[8-9]. It supports a micro-SD storage, and has a 40-pin GPIO header to allow additional connections. Italso has
Wisconsin-Madison. She is interested in embodied cognition and design in mathematics education.Mitchell Nathan Mitchell J. Nathan (he | him), Ph.D., BSEE, is the Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor of Learning Sciences, in the Educational Psychology Department in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with affiliate appointments in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction, and the Department of Psychology. Dr. Nathan investigates the nature of meaning and its role in knowledge, learning, and teaching in K-16 engineering, mathematics, and integrated STEM (science, technology, mathematics, and engineering) contexts. His research emphasis is on the embodied, cognitive, and social nature of
performance,an increase in the number of students for which English is a second language (ESL), a desire tobetter utilize faculty time, and a desire to improve the quality of the learning experience. Withsupport from the university’s Provost Office and e-Learning Center, five faculty membersembarked on a curriculum redesign to address these factors. This paper summarizes the historyand development of the blended approach to these two courses and discusses some preliminaryresults. After one semester of implementation, we found that student performance did notimprove or degrade significantly and that the redesign required a great deal of effort to put intoplace. Now in its second semester, the faculty have implemented some changes based onobservations
Electrical Engineers,” IEEE Transactions in Education, vol. 35, 1992, pp. 240-242.6. A. Weeks, S. Khajenoori, C. Bauer, and H. Myler, “Embedded Microprocessors: A Capstone Course in Undergraduate Computer Engineering Education,” Proceedings, 21st Annual Pittsburgh Conference, Part 3, 1990, pp. 1081-1084.7. E. W. Banios, “Teaching Engineering Practices,” Proceedings, 1992 Frontiers in Education Conference, IEEE, 1992, pp. 161-168.8. Deborah B. Kaufman, Richard M. Felder and Hugh Fuller, “Accounting for Individual Effort in Cooperative Learning Teams,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 89, No. 2, 2000, pp. 133-140.9. H. West, “A Criticism of an Undergraduate Design Curriculum,” Design Theory and Methodology, vol. 31, 1991, pp
Page 11.1179.2social interaction. This approach follows the recommendations of engineering educators fordesigning engaging approaches to engineering curriculum.12 The program uses a set of coreintroductory engineering classes; seminars on topics such as the college admissions and thefinancial aid application processes; lectures by faculty and graduate students on their researchand engineering career options; and an interactive team-based design competition to give acomprehensive introduction to engineering and college life. During the program, ITEparticipants experience many aspects of university life in a supervised atmosphere which isintended to show that both the application process and transition to college are feasible. Theprogram also
in man-hours (assume all welding and painting is complete) m-h Time to attach and integrate front unit (already assembled) to rear unit (man-hours) ft^3 Cubic Feet of Packaging Crate required per front kit (must be rectangular box) w/no parts pre-welded) ft^3 Cubic Feet of Packaging Required per front kit (must be rectangular box) with all parts pre-welded) lbs Weight of cargo bed lbs Weight of entire vehicleY/N Ability to power an auxiliary unit (i.e. generator, water pump, etc via a belt drive or other)Y/N 5 minute conversion (or less) from cargo mode to passenger mode for 6 passengers.Circle to the Does the