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David RB Kraemer, The Johns Hopkins University

Paper ID #35338Teaching Electronics Laboratory Classes RemotelyDr. David RB Kraemer, The Johns Hopkins University After earning his PhD from Johns Hopkins University, Dr Kraemer has focused his career on undergrad- uate engineering education. Previously, he taught as a Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin - Platteville. He is currently an Associate Teaching Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Johns Hopkins University. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Teaching Electronics Laboratory Classes

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Kevin A. Waters P.E., Villanova University; Virginia Smith, Villanova University

world. Here we describe a course that creates a platformfor using software as an innovative teaching strategy to facilitate active learning andcollaborative innovation, highlighting real-world connectivity between the classroom,workplace, laboratory, and the infrastructure systems that engineers seek to analyze and design.This course addresses challenges in linking the classroom and real-world application byengaging with students through innovative teaching activities that foster understanding,application, and creativity while also providing a safe environment for mistakes and opendiscussion.This course leverages projects for transfer of knowledge. Previous studies have shown thebenefits of project-based courses to CEE education; helping to

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Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College

and industry. He was a Senior Lecturer at Anna- malai University, India, teaching civil engineering for about 10 years. He also worked in Linton Institute of Technology as a Senior Lecturer in Ipoh, Malaysia, for three years. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Cutting-edge Tools & Technologies: Teaching Engineering Online AbstractUniversity and College instructors use a rich collection of methods of teaching in conventionalclassrooms to impart knowledge to students. Traditional classroom teaching includes lectures,PowerPoint presentations, class discussions, laboratory demonstrations, team projects

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Robert H. Caverly, Villanova University

widely availablewith the further miniaturization of electronics and a corresponding increase in functionality.Recently, a new, low cost, S-parameter analyzer that works up to the lower GHz range hasbecome available to the hobby community and offers reasonable functionality at extremely lowcost as compared with high performance research-grade analyzers. These so-called nanoVNAs(Figure 1) are readily available via online shopping sites for less that $100 US and offerreasonable performance in a small form factor [1]. Some nanoVNA kits even include a modestset of standards (open, short, matched termination, line) for calibration. While not as accurate asresearch-grade equipment, they are reasonably accurate to be used in teaching laboratories sothat

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Albert Lozano-Nieto, Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre Campus

, 2021 ANCHORING STUDENT INTEREST IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EXPERIMENTAL LEARNING Albert Lozano-Nieto The Pennsylvania State University Electrical Engineering Technology Wilkes-Barre Campus Dallas, PA 18612AbstractThe traditional approach to the laboratory component in the first electrical engineering (EE) orelectrical engineering technology (EET) course has been based on students learning the use ofbasic electronic instrumentation, mainly a digital multimeter (DMM) and an Oscilloscope.Through his experience of more than 25 years teaching EET, the author has realized

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Aaron P. Wemhoff, Villanova University

Paper ID #35273Restructuring a Pedagogical Course to Benefit Engineering Ph.D. Studentsand FacultyDr. Aaron P. Wemhoff, Villanova University Aaron Wemhoff is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Villanova University. He earned his PhD from UC Berkeley in 2004, and he previously worked as a staff engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Restructuring a Pedagogical Course to Benefit Engineering Ph.D. Students and FacultyEGR 9200 Teaching

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Matthew M Johnson, Penn State University; Tiffany M. Lewis, Penn State Center for Science and the Schools; Christine M Cunningham, Pennsylvania State University; Chantal Giroux Balesdent, Penn State University

Yale University and a Ph.D. in Science Education from Cornell University.Dr. Chantal Giroux Balesdent, Penn State University Dr. Chantal Balesdent is the PK-12 Engineering Education Manager in the College of Education at Penn State University. Her work aims to increase educators’ confidence in teaching engineering with children across the country. She manages an experienced team working to develop the next generation of precollege engineering curricular materials and professional learning opportunities. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 A methodological approach for researching online K-12 teacher professional development in

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Jonathan F. Hubler, Villanova University

Paper ID #35306Increased Problem Solving in Foundation Design through Inverting theClassroomJonathan F. Hubler, Villanova University Dr. Jonathan Hubler is an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineer- ing at Villanova University, with expertise in geotechnical engineering. His research interests include geotechnical earthquake engineering, static and dynamic response of soils in the laboratory and field, soil liquefaction, and beneficial reuse of recycled materials in geotechnical engineering. Dr. Hubler teaches a number of undergraduate and graduate courses, including Soil Mechanics

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Dennis A. Silage, Temple University

Paper ID #35301EE and ME – Together Again: Electromechanical and Energy and PowerEngineeringDr. Dennis A. Silage, Temple University Dennis Silage received the PhD in EE from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Temple University, teaches digital communication, digital signal and image processing and embedded processing systems. He is the Director of the interdisciplinary BSE degree program of the College. He is a past chair of the Middle Atlantic Section and the Electrical and Computer Engineering Division of ASEE, recipient of the 2007 ASEE National Outstanding

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Daniel K. Jones P.E., State University of New York, Polytechnic Institute; Joanne M Joseph, SUNYPOLY

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ideas. MET students created CAD models toshow CBH students in order to discuss how the teachers and family members would use thedifferent designs to teach braille to children. Students made prototypes using CubePro 3Dprinters, as shown in Figure 2, with dovetail slots on the sides to attach blocks side-by-side. Figure 2. Braille tiles with dove-tail slots [6]Students took these blocks to CABVI to use them and provide suggestions for improvement.CABVI teachers noted that the dove-tail slots were cumbersome and awkward, particularly forchildren who could not see the slots.Throughout the course of this project, 3D printing technology has evolved, along with expertiseof student workers in the 3D printing laboratories. In spring 2019

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Dimitrios Stroumbakis PE, City University of New York, Queensborough Community College

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skills sets that contribute the growing field known as Public InterestTechnology (PIT). PIT describes a new brand of civic-minded engineering graduates who can apply high-end technology skills along with public policy to better serve the interests of the for the overall good ofsociety. Moreover, as a consortium of 21 universities and funded by the Ford Foundation and NewAmerica, the PIT University Network (PIT-UN) is committed shaping educational course a curriculum tobetter integrate technology, public policy, and social sciences.In this paper, we described the creation, implementation and first-pass assessment of mini modules designto teach Project management as the added value skill set and to indoctrinate the students to Public Sectorover a

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Pritpal Singh, Villanova University

Paper ID #35252An International Wireless Connectivity Capstone Design Project forElectrical and Computer Engineering StudentsDr. Pritpal ”Pali” Singh, Villanova University Dr. Pritpal Singh is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Villanova University. He re- ceived a BSc in Physics from the University of Birmingham, UK in 1978, and Masters and Ph.D. degrees in Applied Sciences/Electrical Engineering from the University of Delaware in 1981 and 1984, respec- tively. Dr. Singh teaches courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the areas of semiconductor microelectronics, renewable energy systems and

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Yixin Xiong, Penn State University; Stephen Porter, Penn State University; Swaroop Ghosh, Pennsylvania State University

-2018) and ISQED (2016-2017). Dr. Ghosh is a recipient of Intel Technology and Manufacturing Group Excellence Award in 2009, Intel Divisional Award in 2011, Intel Departmental Awards in 2011 and 2012, USF Outstanding Re- search Achievement Award in 2015, College of Engineering Outstanding Research Achievement Award in 2015, DARPA Young Faculty Award (YFA) in 2015, ACM SIGDA Outstanding New Faculty Award in 2016, YFA Director’s Fellowship in 2017, Monkowsky Career Development Award in 2018, Lutron Spira Teaching Excellence Award in 2018 and Dean’s Certificate of Excellence in 2019. He is a Senior member of the IEEE and the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), and, Associate member of Sigma Xi. He serves as a

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Mike Simard PE, Villanova University

% The objective of this paper is to present project management modules that were implementedin the mechanical engineering capstone course at Villanova University. The paper describes thecontent and timeline for the implementation of seven project management modules in the two-semester capstone course starting in the 2018-19 academic year.Capstone: Ideal for Project Management InstructionThe capstone course is a project-based learning experience that attempts to mirror a real-worldproblem with open-ended design projects. Thus, students are expected to combine and applyknowledge gained from previous courses and laboratory work. Often projects are sponsored andsupported by industry, providing direct exposure to design problems faced by industry

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Briana Lowe Wellman, University of the District of Columbia; Ludwig C. Nitsche, University of the District of Columbia; Dong Hyun Jeong, University of the District of Columbia

applications. It also includes using robotics in education. Her research is highlighted in numerous international conference and journal proceedings. As an educator, researcher, and mentor, Dr. Wellman’s overall goal is to continue her research while teaching and training the next generations of computer scientists. One of her favorite inspirational quote is by Marian Wright Edelman: ”Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.”Prof. Ludwig C. Nitsche, University of the District of ColumbiaDr. Dong Hyun Jeong, University of the District of Columbia American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021

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Eric B. Dano, BAE Systems

serves as a Technical Director in the CEMA business area and leads the System Architecture Community of Practice where he is tasked with improving the practice of System Architecture of complex systems in the Electronics Systems business sector. This role involves both the development and teaching of the four course system architecture curriculum to staff engineers. Dr. Dano is a member of Sigma Pi Sigma, ASEE, a Senior Member of IEEE, President of the NE Chapter of INCOSE, and represents BAE Systems on the NDIA MOSA committee. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 System Architecture, the Missing Piece of Engineering Education

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James R. Rentsch, Aerospace Industries Association; Jason M Merret, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

physical sciences;  12 hours of general education requirements; and  33 hours of upper level engineering and regulatory focused classes.Similar to a traditional engineering curricula, these 33 hours would include basic structures,fluids, material science, advanced statics and dynamics (including controls), flight mechanics,and laboratory training. Each institution may tailor their curricula consistent with the focus,strengths, and research in the respective departments and colleges.The main additions or changes to the bachelor coursework will be specific required and electiveclasses (in the 33 upper-level hours) dedicated to the understanding and application of theairworthiness standards and concepts discussed previously in this paper. The

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Sushobhan Sen, University of Pittsburgh; Jeffery R Roesler, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

design of the roadway (Deliverable 2). Each weekof the semester, students attend three hours of technical content lectures, one hour of homeworkproblem discussion, one hour of laboratory session to learn relevant design software, and one houropen to discuss their team projects with each other, the instructor, and teaching assistants (TA).In addition to the design project and homework, students are also evaluated through quizzes andexams. Thus, the course is a blend of problem-based learning, in which each team has to completethe design project, as well as traditional lecture-based recitation learning.Semester ProjectFor the 2018 edition of the course, the design project selected was the construction of a new tourismcorridor in Puerto Rico