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Kim Fowler; Don Gruenbacher

Senior Design Experience in Electrical and Computer Engineering: Evolution and Lessons Learned Kim R. Fowler Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Kansas State University Manhattan, Kansas 66506–5204, USA Don Gruenbacher Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Kansas State University Manhattan, Kansas 66506–5204, USABackgroundThe Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department at Kansas State University hasdeveloped a Senior Design course over the past five years

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Nicole Colston; Tyler Ley P.E.; Julie Thomas

schools.” Concrete International, 14(3), 55–57.Wang, J., & Antonenko, P. D. (2017). “Instructor presence in instructional video: Effects on visual attention, recall, and perceived learning.” Computers in Human Behavior, 71, 79- 89. 10.1016/j.chb.2017.01.049Appendix A. Teacher Exit SurveyTime and Arrangements1) Please describe the implementation of the each of the lessons and activities: Approximately, how much time did you spend on this lesson? Did you break the lesson and activities into more than one class session? If so, please provide details. How did you introduce the lesson to the students? How did you implement and manage the hands-on activities for this lesson? Please provide any

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Nicolas Ali Libre; Jeff Jennings; Amy Skyles

students solving conceptual questions usingactive learning strategies (McLean, 2017). The “flipped classroom” or “flipping” as it is oftenreferred to (Barrett, 2012), provides the student with the flexibility to view the pre-work on theirown schedule and at their own pace. Instructors can create these mini lessons sitting in theiroffice using a webcam and a computer or refer students to already created lessons from variousopen education resources. Either way the students receive their first look at the course materialthat pertains to a student learning objective prior to coming to class, thus giving the instructormore valuable time during the class period to use active learning strategies like having studentsinteract with one another by peer

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Yimesker Yihun; AmirHossein MajidiRad

, Chen et al. 2007). The involvement of undergraduate students ininnovative projects and research as part of their curriculum, will greatly benefit the students aswell as the society. As the new generation students are well familiar with social networking,internet browsing and gamming, new instruction and engagement methods are required to utilizetheir experience for good (O'Keeffe and Clarke-Pearson 2011). Moreover, to capture students’interest and to maximize learning, projects need to use a compelling and feeling element thatinvolves authentic problems. Research has shown that Computer Modeling and Simulation is a © American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 2017 ASEE Midwest

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Ali Self; Hannah Johnson; Molly McVey; Caroline Bennett

Student Perspective of Pedagogies of Engagement Ali Self B.S, Hannah Johnson, Molly McVey Ph.D., and Caroline Bennett Ph.D., PE The University of KansasAbstractPedagogies of engagement have become increasingly prevalent in the teaching of Science,Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) courses. Research shows that students retain andabsorb knowledge more proficiently when they are actively engaged. Most studies focus onquantitative results to support their claim. The University of Kansas School of Engineeringrecently added new facilities which encourage and promote an active learning environment.Having been in place for two years, there was a unique

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Abu Asaduzzaman; Farshad Mashhadi; Manira Rani

students’ learning outcomes.To accommodate various teaching/learning styles/preferences, we assign homework and performquiz and exam. Students should get at least a week to work on a homework problem at home.Quiz (about 30 minutes) and exam (about 60 minutes) should be held in a classroom.A Case Study – Microprocessor Based System Design (CS 594) CourseWe use CS 594 (Microprocessor Based System Design) course where we apply the proposedapproach and measure students’ learning experience. CS 594 is a mandatory core course for BSin computer engineering (CE) program and a technical elective course for computer science (CE)and electrical engineering (EE) programs.Course Objective/OverviewThe objective of this course is to study the basic microprocessor

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Nathan Hutchins; Kaveh Ashenayi

classuses guest speakers to go over specific areas of ECE, and work an activity on their specialization.The areas of specialization represented in theses lectures include general Engineering, Electronics,Optics, Computer Architecture, RFID, Electromagnetics, Signals, Controls, Embedded Systems,and RF Engineering. Several of the Guest lecturers bring projects or examples to their discussionswhich help the students visualize the specialization.ProjectsThe importance of working on projects, especially in the engineering disciplines, is understated inmost engineering curriculum. “Project-based learning lends itself to cooperative learningenvironments which enable students to discuss, explore, test ideas and concepts supported by ateam environment4

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Charles Baukal

become working engineers. That misconception should beaddressed early in their education to properly prepare them for the “real world” where there areno answers in the back of the book. The question then for engineering educators is how best todo that.A general approach that has gained much attention is active rather than passive learning. Twosuch active approaches are called project-based learning (PjBL) and problem-based learning(PbBL). Prince and Felder (2006) defined PjBL as learning that “begins with an assignment tocarry out one or more tasks that lead to the production of a final product – a design, a model, adevice or a computer simulation. The culmination of the project is normally a written and/or oralreport summarizing the procedure

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Yimesker Yihun; Rajeev Nair; Jason Herron

. Mann (2016). "Improved knowledge gain and retention for third-year medical students during surgical journal club using basic science review: A pilot study." The American Journal of Surgery.26. Woolfolk, A., A. W. Hoy and L. McCune-Nicolich (1980). Educational psychology for teachers, Prentice Hall.27. Yang, Y.-T. C., Y.-C. Chuang, L.-Y. Li and S.-S. Tseng (2013). "A blended learning environment for individualized English listening and speaking integrating critical thinking." Computers & Education 63: 285-305. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 2017 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceAuthors Biography:Dr. Yimesker Yihun: is an Assistant Professor in the

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Muhammad Khan; Nansong Wu

with each other through discrete interfaces and aremodeled using differential algebraic equations. The focus will be on aspects of modeling whichare important in the context of engineering system design.This modeling self-efficacy measure will be used to assess student learning outcomes throughfocus on following areas:  Statistical data modeling skills  Data analysis skills  Practical thinking skills  Understanding of relationship between theory and application.  Logical thinking skills to transform an analytical model into a working computer model for simulation using a suitable computer-based modeling language.For engineering students who aspire to become future engineers to meet needs of the industry

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students in learning about the development of engineered products is by providing enhanced visualization of the processes and concepts involved. This has been recognized recently byseveral researchers who are attempting to harness state-of-the-art virtual reality experiences to improve the quality of engineering education. This has prompted one group to write, "Virtualreality has grown up. Once an exotic field of computer sciences, it is now an important topic for the engineers of tomorrow."12. Autonomous Guidance of an Electric RoverAlex Cutsinger and Kevin Lewelling (University of Arkansas Fort Smith, USA)3. Effect of Joint Clearance in the Slider-Crank Mechanisms of an Automobile EngineSarah Eck, Chelsea Sewell and Yimesker Yihun (Wichita State

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Kenny Garner; Beth McMillan; Michael DeAngelis; Laura Ruhl; Andrew Wright

Riley, Edward Hensel & Stuart C. Brown, “Blurring Boundariesbetween Technical Communication and Engineering: Challenges of a Multidisciplinary, Client-Based Pedagogy,”Technical Communication Quarterly Vol. 10 , Iss. 2, 2001[5] Buckley, M., Kershner, H., Schindler, K., Alphonce, C., Braswell, J., Benefits of using socially-relevant projectsin computer science and engineering education, ACM SIGCSE, v. 36, Iss. 1, pp. 482-486, 2004.[6] Mogk, D.W., and Goodwin, C., 2012, this volume, Learning in the field: Synthesis of research on thinking andlearning in the geosciences, in Kastens, K.A., and Manduca, C.A., eds., Earth and Mind II: A Synthesis of Researchon Thinking and Learning in the Geosciences: Geological Society of America Special Paper

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Becky DeGreeff; Kathy Brockway; Troy Brockway; Sue Guzek; Fred Guzek

Communicationwere added to a rotating sequence of four marketing and project based courses: Concepts inGlobal Logistics, Marketing Italy: Culture and the Italian Tourist Industry, International ProjectManagement, and International Rural Economic Development. The strengths of our traditionallySTEM focused curricula were augmented by the deliberate inclusion of the arts and a variety ofintercultural exercises and experiences.IntroductionRecently, Kansas State University announced that its Salina campus would be renamed KansasState University Polytechnic Campus. “A polytechnic model consists of three parts: learningtheory through application, connecting active classroom learning with the outside world throughintegrated studies, and focusing on professional

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Thomas Feldhausen; Bruce Babin

this course, students learn hand drafting and a computer-aided design (CAD)program. In addition to the homework assignments and exams, this course typically includes asummary project. Most often, students are given a series of dimensioned drawings similar toones shown in Figure 1, and asked to convert these two-dimensional drawings into an integratedCAD model as shown in Figure 2. At Kansas State University, recent projects have included adesktop steam engine, V8 automotive engine, unicycle, door with working locks, stirling engine,and a grandfather clock. These projects were geared towards enhancing students’ CADmodeling skills, but not necessarily their understanding of how engineering objects areassembled and modeled. It was the opinion of

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Nicolas Ali Libre

—Educational app; Engineering mechanics; Adaptive learning; large section; case study1. IntroductionA recent trend in education and more specifically engineering education is incorporatingeducational apps into classroom curriculum (Kickmeier-Rust et al. 2015, Blair et al. 2015, Mouzaand Barrett-Greenly 2015). Educational apps are available for several different platforms e.g.desktop computers (with Linux, Mac OS, and Windows OS), mobile devices (with Android, iOSand Windows OS) and web applications. The shortened term “App” is sometimes used to refer toapplications for mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets; the shortened form matchingtheir typically smaller scope compared to applications on desktop computers. However, mobiledevices are

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Stuart Baur; R. Joe Stanley

Targeted Academic Performance Assessments from Missouri University of Science and Technology Students with Project Lead The Way Course Experience Stuart Baur and R. Joe StanleyKeywords: STEM, Project Lead The Way, Student Assessment  AbstractOpportunities for K-12 students to gain exposure to science, technology, engineering and mathematics(STEM) education programs are on the increase thanks in part to programs such as Project Lead The Way(PLTW). Our research group has explored the backgrounds of Missouri S&T students through surveysintended to assess the benefits of PLTW on student learning, college preparation, and

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Ashlee N. Ford Versypt

instructorto provide low stakes early feedback to students in this type of project.ReferencesFalconer, J. L., Huvard, G. H. (1999). "Important concepts in undergraduate kinetics and reactordesign courses." Chemical Engineering Education 33(2): 138-141.Fogler, H. S. (2011). Essentials of Chemical Reaction Engineering. Indianapolis, Prentice Hall.Glassey, J., Novakovic, K. , Parr, M. (2013). "Enquiry based learning in chemical engineeringcurriculum supported by computer aided delivery." Education for Chemical Engineers 8: e89-e93.Ragusa, G., Lee, C. T. (2012). "The impact of focused degree projects in chemical engineeringeducation on students' research performance, retention, and efficacy." Education for ChemicalEngineers 7: e69-e77.Silverstein, D. L

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Greg Murray

modeling, advanced assemblies and drawing creation. Many parts arecreated and several quizzes are given. Assessment of these activities by the instructor includevisual inspection, following specifications and orientation of the parts.A decision was made to hold off on offering students the free CSWA certification exams untilthe students became more proficient with the software. It was decided among faculty to offer thecertification as the final exam during the second-level graphics course MECET 226 Computer-Aided Design. This would give students time to become familiar with Engineering Graphicspractices while also learning the software. No curriculum changes were made beforeadministering the first CSWA exam in the spring of 2011. The results for

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Edgar Clausen; Roy Penney; Robert Babcock

undergraduate engineering students (30 males,17 females), Pomales-Garcia and Liu (2007) found that the students most preferred teaching thatincluded examples, demonstrations, stories, websites, visual displays, group work, competitionsand oral presentations. As engineering class sizes increase, the temptation for instructors is tomove toward lecture-based learning (how can I possibly interact with all of these students?)(Hora et al. 2012). Notable exceptions to this practice exist, including the flipped classroom.Student engagement through examples and classroom demonstrations is prominent among thestudent preferences. Johri and Olds (2011) note that some of the most essential skills inengineering come about through the use of tools and materials, and

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John Ciezki; Steve Watkins

best practices, developing safety checklists and operating protocols, and providingsignificant safety documentation. Formal safety components were added to a capstone designproject for electrical and computer engineering undergraduates in which an R2D2-like robot wasdesigned and built. The work provides project examples, lessons learned, and student feedbackrelated to the safety treatment.IntroductionFundamental aspects of engineering design include realistic safety constraints and protocols andthe professional responsibility to make decisions consistent with the safety of engineers,operators, and the public. An accreditation outcome in engineering education is design in whichsafety is an important consideration [1]. Professional codes of

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Suzanne Bilbeisi; Mohd Bilbeisi

’ motivation for attending the workshop, and their seriousness of purpose.Drawing workshop with the professor, 2016 Participants hard at work on their design projects, 2014The workshop curriculum consists of sessions focused upon sketching, general problem solving,engineering design, environmental design, a construction activity, and computer applications. Aconstruction site on campus offers the ability to see firsthand what it takes to bring architectureinto being. Participants interact with university faculty and current students pursuing thesedisciplines, as they complete hands-on learning activities. As a special feature, participantsenjoy a field trip to the major urban center in the state to tour a noteworthy work of architectureand visit a

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Gopi K. Mandadi; Subeshan Balakrishnan; Eylem Asmatulu

2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference (Oklahoma State University-Stillwater, OK)Hands-on Training of Engineering Students on Recycling of Electronic Waste Materials Gopi K. Mandadi, Subeshan Balakrishnan and Eylem Asmatulu* Department of Mechanical Engineering, Wichita State University 1845 Fairmount Street, Wichita, KS 67260 *Email: e.asmatulu@wichita.eduAbstractE-waste is a common name of electronic products at the end of their useful life. A number of e-wastes coming from old and used computers, televisions, cellphones, radios, VCRs, stereos,copiers, and fax machines

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Khaled Mansy

efficiencyIntroductionState of daylighting design in the profession and academiaCurrently, in a typical case, the design of daylighting systems in buildings is oftenoverlooked by both architects and architectural engineers. During the design process, neitherarchitects nor engineers pay enough attention to the design of daylighting systems. Engineersdesign electric lighting systems but not daylighting. Unless a lighting simulation computerprogram is utilized, no scientific prediction of the performance of daylighting systems takesplace. Very few engineers are trained to use daylighting design computer programs. Themajority of the commonly-used methods and design-assisting tools to design daylightingsystems do not provide meaningful feedback on performance. This is

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Suzanne Bilbeisi; John Phillips

three years, someinteresting differences have been revealed.‘The Vertical Construct’, or Tower project program (Bilbeisi 2014)As written in the problem statement issued to students: “Towers have been built in almost allcultures from time immemorial. What motivates us to build them? Perhaps it is innate within ourbeing that we feel compelled to climb higher to see the world from a different perspective, toescape the limits of the near-at-hand, to broaden our view of life. We want to experiencesomething… but what?” (Heinle, Erwin and Leonhardt 1989) This project encourages studentsto explore verticality in form and structural logic, while applying and building upon the basicdesign principles they have learned thus far in Studio I.The essence of

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Tammy Lutz-Rechtin; Edgar Clausen

model program, shown in this paper, may be used by other engineering departments indeveloping similar safety programs, thereby assuring that safety training is a significant part ofengineering/engineering technology/STEM education.KeywordsSafety, safety training, departmental safety programIntroductionOver the past ten years, institutions of higher learning have become increasingly aware of theneed to realign aspects of research safety (Hill 2016, ACS 2012, Benderly 2016). Severalincidents illustrate the immediate need for a different approach to safety such as the death of alab assistant at UCLA in 2008 (Kemsley 2009), a severe student injury at Texas Tech in 2010(Kemsley 2010), and a lab explosion resulting in the loss of an arm at the