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Continuing Professional Development Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wendy K Tang, Stony Brook University; Pao-Lo Liu, University at Buffalo, SUNY; Charles R. Westgate Sr. P.E., Binghamton University; Kim A. Scalzo, State University of New York, HQ

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Diversity

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Continuing Professional Development

for both online and on-campuseducation. Page 26.1204.5For challenges, we encounter two issues: (1) how to engage students in multidisciplinary teamprojects; and (2) how to ensure student authentication. 3As an engineering program, one of our expected student outcomes is an ability to function onmultidisciplinary teams. However, perhaps partly due to the small size of the program, most ofour capstone design projects are done individually. To enhance students’ team experience, we arecurrently working on two approaches: to have students working on similar capstone design projectsprovide feedback

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ELOS Technical Session 3 - Diversity

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lei Miao, Middle Tennessee State University

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Diversity

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

inthe Introduction to Feedback Control course for several different projects, including linefollowing robot, ball levitator, ball balancer, and inverted pendulum self-balancing robot.Without learning Arduino in Digital Circuits Fundamentals, they would not be able to completethese course projects in just a few weeks. They have also used Arduino in their capstone seniordesign projects to build line following tennis ball shooter, remote controlled mobile trebuchet,robotic cat, robotic dog, Rubik’s cube solving machine, hovercraft, submarine, etc. Prior tolearning Arduino in Digital Circuits Fundamentals, students had to learn Arduino themselveswhile doing capstone senior design. As a result, they often could not build the working prototypeuntil

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiuhua Si, California Baptist University; Ziliang Zhou, California Baptist University; Jinxiang Xi; Jun Zhang

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

engineering design documentation through working on a design project,and senior capstone design. Freshmen students don’t have enough engineering knowledge to do “green”design, they were informed by learning different types of energy sources and their comparison. They werenot required to apply them due to the lack of essential engineering knowledge at the first semester of theirfreshmen year. The freshmen energy education falls into category 2) mentioned above which does notrequire students to implement it to their practice. Junior engineering students have learned enoughengineering knowledge which equips the students to study and find the strategies to “go green” in theirdesign projects. After practicing “green” requirements in engineering design

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International Division Technical Session 3 - Humanitarian Design

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pritpal Singh, Villanova University

. These projects can therefore address the new ABET student outcomes that are placingmore emphasis on including global, social, and cultural issues into system design considerationsas well as in teaching students professional and ethical responsibilities [11].Villanova University has been supporting students for over two decades on internationaldevelopment capstone student design projects. The model that has been used is one wherestudents work with international development partners in developing countries serving astechnical support for the international partner. One particularly close partner with whomVillanova University has collaborated is Catholic Relief Services (CRS). Projects in variouscountries have been conducted in partnership with CRS

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Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Eleanor Leung, York College of Pennsylvania

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

independentlyin unstructured work sessions to accomplish the project tasks. There is little faculty supervisionand the student must be self-reliant and motivated to make progress in the project while alsoknowing when to ask for help. A third distinction is that the results of an independent study mayresult in novel preliminary findings that can contribute to new knowledge or original work. Acapstone project is typically focused on application and the results obtained may not be original.Students may use an independent study as an opportunity to further their Senior Capstone projectby finishing any additional work needed to conclude the project. These types of experiences arevery similar to the typical Capstone project and are not the focus of this

Collection

15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE)

Authors

David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Atlas Vernier, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Education. More recently, faculty in theDepartment of Engineering Education established an interdisciplinary senior design course thatcounts for capstone credit for students in three engineering majors. In addition, opportunities for experiential learning, even within majors, are limited forengineering students. The primary opportunities for hands-on project-based learning inengineering occur in the second semester of the required first-year engineering program, wherestudents participate in design teams with other engineering students, and department-basedsenior design capstones, where students within a major work in teams on a client-defined project.The first-year problem-based projects offer a rare opportunity for all engineering students

Conference Session

Critical Thinking, Leadership, and Creativity

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael L. Jones, Faculty of Information, University of Toronto

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

practice. Table 1: Traditional vs. Project-Based Learning in Engineering Education [21] PBL in engineering education tends to gravitate to creative projects engaged bylarger teams with longer and more complex lifecycles[5]. Engineering education hasbegun developing student-centered learning projects, particularly “capstone” projectsdone at the conclusion of a student’s degree program[11]. Project based learning Page 24.871.3opportunities have emerged in a number of applied science fields, including computer   2  programming [17] environmental science [26

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Assessment, Curriculum & Instructional Design

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shawna Fletcher, Texas A&M University; Magdalini Z Lagoudas, Texas A&M University

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

progress in the form of reports and information for industry mentors to review andfurther guide teams in their progress. The platform contained many built-in elements that wereeasy to navigate and customize throughout the semester. During the semester, EduSourced wasutilized for a mid-semester 360-review to garner feedback from industry/peer mentors, and teammembers themselves. EduSourced was also used for the final project peer evaluations to assessand confirm team dynamics. As previously stated, this platform had ready-made survey elementsembedded from previous experiential learning or capstone courses through their customerdatabase. The Table below shows an example of a 360 Peer Evaluation

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 2: Thermo-Fluids Projects and Active Learning

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manohar Chidurala, Western Kentucky University; Riley Bishop; Brandon Charles Sekula, Western Kentucky University; Nathaniel Burris, Western Kentucky University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

implies that the flow does not vary across the cross-sectional planeof the test section. It is crucial to achieving uniform flow because this condition occurs most oftenin realistic aerodynamic applications. After the test section, the air exits into the diffuser andthrough the fan to the right. As a Senior Capstone project for the mechanical engineering program in 2021, a team offive undergraduate students worked with a faculty advisor to utilize the wind tunnel. Theydeveloped a data acquisition system to experimentally determine the aerodynamic properties ofthe lift and drag force of objects in external flow [1], [2]. Figure 2 shows below a two-dimensional airfoil with air flowing from left to right. Thisillustrates the concept

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 3: Projects and Student Learning

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Carlos Okantey; Clifton L. Kussmaul, Green Mango Associates, LLC; Esther Mensah; Eugene Eluerkeh; Oscar Rodriguez

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

sostudents have more opportunities to develop entrepreneurial knowledge, skills, and attitudes, andbecome better prepared for startup weekends and other projects.We are developing a Stage Gate model (e.g., [11], [12], [13]) for Palm Institute to guide andsupport student projects across the four years of undergraduate education. Project concepts mightoriginate in informal conversations, courses, or co-curricular workshops. Projects might developthrough early stages during a startup weekend or as course assignments or projects. Promisingprojects might develop as independent study courses, or capstone projects, and be supported withequipment, materials, space, or other resources.AcknowledgementsThis work was supported by the Naa Amerley Palm Education

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First-year Programs Division Technical Session 8: Project-based Learning and Cornerstone Courses

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James A Middleton, Arizona State University; Stephen J Krause, Arizona State University; Kendra Rae Beeley; Eugene Judson, Arizona State University; John Ernzen; Ying-Chih Chen, Arizona State University

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First-Year Programs

learning environments in Science, Engineering and Mathematics. He has also written on effective uses of educa- tional technology in mathematics and science education as a natural outgrowth of these interests. To fund his research, Jim has garnered over $20 million in grants to study and improve mathematics education in urban schools. He just finished a $1.8 million research grant to model the longitudinal development of fractions, rational number and proportional reasoning knowledge and skills in middle school students, and is currently engaged in a project studying the sustainability of changes in urban elementary teachers’ mathematics practices. All of his work has been conducted in collaborative partnerships with

Conference Session

Integrating Hands-On Technology and Project-Based Learning in Engineering Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Branimir Pejcinovic, Portland State University; Melinda Holtzman, Portland State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #42283Tinkercad—Not Just for KidsProf. Branimir Pejcinovic, Portland State University Branimir Pejcinovic received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is a Professor and former Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education at Portland State University, Electrical and Computer Engineering department. He has led department-wide changes in curriculum with emphasis on project- and lab-based instruction and learning. He was awarded the best paper award by the ECE division of ASEE in 2017 for his work on freshman engineering course development. His research interests are in the areas of

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

April A. Dukes, University of Pittsburgh; Lucille A. Sowko, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing; Mark Gartner, University of Pittsburgh; Brandon Joseph Barber, Sawnson School of Engineering University of PIttsburgh; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh

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Design in Engineering Education

experiential learning in engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Assessing the Impact of Embedding Nursing Students in Bioengineering Senior Design Projects: Student Perceptions of Interprofessional Team Benefits and ChallengesAbstractProfessional experiences are a cornerstone of both bioengineering and nursing undergraduateprograms. Bioengineering students gain real-world experience by participating in their team-based senior-design capstone projects. Similarly, Nursing students typically completecoursework that exposes them to other professional fields as part of transitioning to professionalpractice. At the University of Pittsburgh, the

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"Best" of BED

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Idalis Villanueva, University of Maryland, College Park; Rachel L. Manthe, Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park; Kevin M Knapstein, Bioprocess Scale-Up Facility, Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park

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Biomedical

bioengineering laboratory courseAbstractSuccessful engineers are competent in 21st century skills (problem-solving, critical thinking,technology literacy, creativity, independent learning, excellent communication, and collaborationskills), as well as technical and mathematical principles in order to develop societal solutions.Typically, undergraduate engineering programs utilize capstone design projects and problem setsto promote understanding and integration of engineering concepts. However, in cross-disciplinary fields such as bioengineering, knowledge and use of life sciences is as important asapplying engineering principles. Thus, we need to identify ways to introduce more life sciencestrategies into our bioengineering curriculum. One way to

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 1 - Experiential Learning

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Chene Chetcuti, United States Military Academy; Brodie Hoyer, United States Military Academy; Aaron T Hill Jr. P.E., United States Military Academy; Drew Alan Curriston

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Diversity

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Aerospace Division (AERO)

faculty converged on the final AerospaceEngineering Curriculum informed by benchmarking against peer institutions. It will explore howthe fledgling department will leverage both new aerospace engineering courses and existingmechanical engineering courses for curriculum and faculty optimization. The desired end state isa program that both satisfies ABET Accreditation requirements and maximizes high-qualityinstruction with projects-based, hands-on learning leveraging flight laboratories in thedepartment’s aircraft, a new wind tunnel (under construction), summer internships with DoD andindustry partners, and culminating in a sponsored capstone design project.Key words: Aerospace Engineering, education, curriculum development, program

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Student Projects in Physics Education, Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kanti Prasad, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)

Advanced Graduate Project Spring ‘98 16.602 VHDL Based Digital Design Spring ‘98 16.517 MMIC Design & Fabrication Fall ‘00 16.210 Semiconductor Basics (at ADI) Spring ‘01 16.265 Logic Design Sum. ‘01 16.743 M.S

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mi Thant Mon (Thant) Soe, Drexel University; Robert Shultz, Drexel University; James M. Muscarella, Plymouth Whitemarsh High School; Jessica S. Ward, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Adam K. Fontecchio, Drexel University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

theculmination of the second course, students will have applied the EDP to a minimum of 4 projectsand 6 Quick-Builds, allowing them to refine their EDP skills. In Honors Engineering III, studentswill tackle extremely complex problems, implementing sophisticated techniques and tools such as3D printing, electrical sensors, and microcontroller-driven control systems. This course willculminate in a capstone project requiring multiple iterations of testing and re-design.Quick-Build Module DevelopmentEach module was based on an engineering sub-discipline and was divided into 2 periods: 1)brainstorming and 2) building and testing. Fellows consulted with the high school teacher aboutthe design challenge that they wished to introduce to the students. This was

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Hahn, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Alan Hansen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Educational Research and Methods

):“design-oriented project-organized education which deals with the practical problems ofconstructing and designing on the basis of a synthesis of knowledge from many disciplines and istherefore having students learn to know how.”14 Smith et al. suggest that PCL is a “pedagogy ofengagement,” a practice that deepens student learning through “student-faculty contact,cooperation among students, and active learning.”15 Page 14.840.3Sheppard et al. advocate team-based PCL as a way to improve students’ competencies inteamwork and communication strategies. They also found that capstone design courses (a type ofPCL) promote student excitement, build “skills

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Special Session: Impacts of Service in Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Eric Pappas, James Madison University

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Educational Research and Methods

sustainability characteristics 8) Effectively document and present the process used during this design projectAs can be seen from the problem statement and project objectives of this PBSL design project,this is not only a real-world problem with a “real” customer, but certainly one that is open-endedand fairly ill-defined. In fact, it is a project that some would find in a capstone designexperience. Our motivation in integrating such an authentic and complex problem in asophomore design sequence was to expose students to not only real-world problem solving butalso a project that enabled students to help a member of our university community. In assessingstudents’ learning outcomes during this PBSL design project, we were guided by the followingresearch

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 11

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Khalid H. Tantawi, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Lisa Bosman, Marquette University; Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest; Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Jeff Ma

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Photovoice with Entrepreneurial Design Projects as a High Impact Practice in Engineering Technology EducationIn the recent years, interdisciplinary research has become a necessary tool for successfullyfinding solutions to real-world problems. Yet, in the undergraduate engineering technologycurriculum interdisciplinary projects is extremely limited (if used at all), particularly in non-capstone project courses. In this study we present findings and lessons learned from aninterdisciplinary research project that integrates entrepreneurial mindset, bio-inspired design, andart into in an engineering technology classroom in the sophomore-year of the post-secondaryengineering technology education. Engineering

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dianne Grayce Hendricks, University of Washington

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Biomedical

the University of Washington include introductory and honors courses in bioengi- neering, tissue and protein engineering lab courses, bioengineering ethics, leadership, and bioengineering capstone writing and design courses. She is committed to enhancing diversity and inclusivity in engineer- ing, and creating opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in K-12 educational outreach. Dr. Hendricks has over a decade of experience leading educational outreach and summer camp programs at both Duke University and the University of Washington. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Work-in-Progress: Reflection Enhances Student Engagement and Team Service Project

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salah Badjou, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Electromechanical Design I; MECH302 Mechanics of Materials; ELEC244 Digital Systems; ELEC443 Analog Circuit Design.Students are then required to take 2 semesters of senior capstone design course (8 credit hours),ELMC 831 and ELMC 881in their 5th year. Therefore, the design projects provide a focus andintegrator of other more traditional courses. This approach has been very successful judgingfrom winning numerous competitions both regional (ASME, IEEE) and national as well as thehigh demand in industry for graduates of this program. It has always been of interest to theElectromechanical Engineering Faculty Committee3 to continually find ways for improving theprogram. The present author, based on this objective and his experience (he joined this

Conference Session

Lightning Talk - Empowering Students and Strengthening Community Relationships

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose Manuel Fuentes-Cid, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

essential for solvingcomplex problems and working in multidisciplinary teams. This study aims to evaluate howSBL projects contribute to the development of social and professional skills in engineeringstudents. It examines which specific skills are enhanced through community projects and howSBL influences students' social responsibility and professional ethics. The research isconducted within the “Capstone Portfolio” course in Construction Engineering as part of aninstitutional initiative. In this project, students collaborate with women participating in the“Mujeres Jefas de Hogar” program, an initiative led by municipal public entities in Chile thatseeks to enhance women's access to personal and professional development opportunities.Over its four

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 1: Robotics and Bio-Inspired Projects

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monsuru O. Ramoni, Navajo Technical University; Jonathon Chinana; Ty Shurley, Navajo Technical University; Kathryn Hollar, Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering & Applied Sciences

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

Native American Engineering StudentsABSTRACTEngineering students have limited opportunities for experiential learning, especially at TribalColleges and Universities, where engineering programs tend to be small, and resources areextremely limited. Typically, the first and senior years of a student's engineering educationjourney are infused with hands-on projects and capstone courses. However, the sophomore andjunior years generally need more opportunities for active learning, gaining professional skills,and developing a sense of professional practice. Also, scholars have increasingly realized thatarts subjects help students understand connections between different disciplines from acomprehensive perspective.This study highlights findings from

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 1: Robotics and Bio-Inspired Projects

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest; Khalid H. Tantawi, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Jeffrey Ma, Saint Louis University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

approach of Experiential Learning (EL), Entrepreneurial Mindset(EM), and real-world application using the entrepreneurially minded curriculum, for engineeringand technology courses.The purpose of this study is to highlight findings and lessons learned because of integrating anentrepreneurially minded interdisciplinary project (including bio-inspired design and STEAM)into the engineering technology classroom. Specifically, curriculum changes were implementedinto a course on programming industrial robots (as part of the minor in robotics). This course isdesigned for teaching technology students how to install, maintain, and work with industrialrobots through real-world applications. This course also assists students in discovering thecapability of

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - GIFTS

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aditya T. Vadlamani, The Ohio State University; Laine Rumreich, The Ohio State University; Andrew H. Phillips, The Ohio State University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

from OSU in Electrical and Computer Engineering with research focus in integrated nonlinear optics. His engineering education research interests include Teaching Assistants (TAs), first-year engineering, systematic literature reviews, personality theory, and instrument validation. As a TA he has taught first- year engineering for 10 years. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 GIFTS: Exploration Activities for Just-in-Time Learning in a First-Year Engineering Robotics Design-Build Project Abstract This GIFTS paper will provide an example of how Just-in-Time (JIT) learning can be used as a technique in a first-year

Conference Session

Experiential and Service Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yusuf Mehta, Rowan University; Peter Mark Jansson, Rowan University; Dianne Dorland, Rowan University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Multidisciplinary Design 16-Week Multidisciplinary Modules Design Project Junior Product Development Process Development Senior Multidisciplinary Capstone Multidisciplinary Capstone Design/Research Project Design/Research ProjectEWB –Service Learning ProjectsThe majority of the SL-related projects that our students have worked on have been throughEngineers Without Borders™-USA. The US affiliate of EWB has as its mission “to helpdisadvantaged communities improve their quality of life through implementation ofenvironmentally and economically sustainable engineering projects, while

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Pines, University of Hartford; Brian Gallant, University of Hartford

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Environmental Engineering

” of fluid mechanics, hydrology, water treatment, structures, etc. would make them that much more excited about their upper level core courses.• The project-based senior capstone design experience mentored by practicing professional engineers has been a very successful course at the University of Hartford. Many of our students stay in the area and work for the companies or local and state government entities that sponsor these projects and we did not want our students to lose that experience.The other concern that needed to be addressed was funding for the students to implement theirdesign. It is expected that the class will have 10 – 15 students and it is hoped that most if not allof these students would have the opportunity to

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Audrey Briggs Champagne, University at Albany. State University of New York; Laura Hirshfield, University of Michigan; Erick Jacob Nefcy, Oregon State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Jacob Nefcy, Oregon State University Erick Nefcy is a doctoral candidate in the School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering at Oregon State University. He is currently studying student modeling in capstone physical and virtual laboratory projects. He is interested in teaching and microprocessing, and has held multiple internships at Intel Corporation. Page 26.771.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Feedback in Complex, Authentic, Industrially Situated Engineering Projects using Episodes as a Discourse Analysis Framework – Year 3IntroductionOver the last ten years

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Innovations in ECE Education I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wookwon Lee, Gannon University; Fong Mak, Gannon University

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Electrical and Computer

Management for First-Year Graduate Students in Electrical and Computer EngineeringAbstractThe electrical and computer engineering (ECE) department at the University offers a graduatecurriculum that is designed to help students develop skills for system integration and acquireeffective business and technology practices, as well as, fundamental knowledge in the ECE field.As part of the curriculum, a new course on engineering project and management has beenrecently introduced to first-year graduate students. This new course guides students through acomplete design cycle from inception to completion with a pre-defined project of a complexsystem. This paper focuses on the experience and lessons learned from offering the Capstone