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Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Capstone Design Projects

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Interdisciplinary Capstone ProjectsIntroductionConducting a literature survey in capstone projects via the ASEE conference database aloneyields 1000 entries, with each entry to offer something valuable, by either looking at a largerpicture such as trends in capstone projects in the US for improving undergraduate education1 orstudying characteristics of similar projects in China2 or something specific such as integratingexternally funded research into capstone experiences3, utilizing service projects4, or just workingin thermal science in mechanical engineering5.A good portion of the capstone courses seen in engineering curricula are focusing on singlediscipline

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Robotics and Automation

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Loker, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Stephen A. Strom, Penn State Behrend

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

communications course for an Electrical andComputer Engineering Technology program, students are required to design and implement anRFID reader system to record multiple tag IDs. This lab project utilized the ThingMagic M5e-Cembedded RFID OEM module. This OEM module was mounted in a plastic enclosure box with anattached antenna and a flexible cable for I/O connections. A printed circuit board was designed tointerface the assembly to a standard lab breadboard. The enclosure box, OEM module, PCB, andRFID tags were then provided to each student team. The overall objectives for this lab projectincluded connecting a PC to the RFID module via RS-232 and designing LabVIEW software tocontrol the module. The students were required to configure the RFID module

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division New Ideas Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David G. Novick, University of Texas, El Paso; Cory Hallam, University of Texas, San Antonio; Dorie Jewel Gilbert; Olivier Wenker MD, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Gary L. Frankwick, University of Texas at El Paso

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

mass that would enable their technology start-up programs to thrive.To address this problem, four UT System campuses proposed a pilot program that would build avirtual entrepreneurial community across their campuses. The UT TRANSFORM project(Translational Research Advancement Network to Support, Fund, Organize, Roll Out, andMotivate UT Innovations) is a joint project of four University of Texas (UT) System institutions:UT San Antonio, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT El Paso, and UT Austin. The project,funded by the UT System, seeks to create and maintain a transformational and progressiveentrepreneurial ecosystem within the university environment, essential factors for fostering,supporting, developing, and commercializing new technologies

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College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carrie Steinlicht, South Dakota State University; Byron G. Garry, South Dakota State University

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College Industry Partnerships

Paper ID #8820Capstone project challenges: How industry sponsored projects offer newlearning experiencesDr. Carrie Steinlicht, South Dakota State University Dr. Carrie Steinlicht is an Asst. Professor of Operations Management. She has directed many Capstone projects with Industry partners for students in Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Operations Management. She has several years of industry experience as an advanced development engineer and has served as a consultant to industry for over 10 years.Prof. Byron G. Garry, South Dakota State University Byron Garry is an Associate Professor of Electronics Technology

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Projects in ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ying Yu, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #10627A Speech Quality and Intelligibility Assessment Project Using Google VoiceDr. Ying Yu, University of Hartford Dr. Ying Yu received her B.Eng. from Fudan University, Shanghai, China, in 2000. She received her M.Eng. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Brown University, R.I., USA, in 2003 and 2007, respec- tively. Since 2008, she has been teaching at the University of Hartford. Her current research interests are audio and speech signal processing, acoustic scene classification, speaker identification and verification, and teaching with new educational methods, including peer instruction, video games, and

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Projects in ECE

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wookwon Lee, Gannon University; Nicholas B. Conklin, Gannon University

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Electrical and Computer

projects in industry and academia for more than 15 years.Dr. Nicholas B Conklin, Gannon University Nicholas B. Conklin received a B.S. in applied physics from Grove City College in 2001, and a Ph.D. in physics from Penn State University in 2009. He is currently an assistant professor in the Physics Department at Gannon University, Erie, PA. Page 24.664.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 High Altitude Radiation Detector (HARD): An Exemplary Means to Stimulate Electrical and Computer Engineering Undergraduate ResearchAbstractThis

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Projects in ECE

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Hoe, The University of Texas at Tyler

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Electrical and Computer

students intheir senior year were recruited to take part in this pilot course. The effectiveness of the researchcourse is evaluated based upon the actual contributions of each assigned project, thedissemination of the results, and self-assessment of the students on a survey given at theconclusion of the course. This initial attempt at an undergraduate research elective is evaluatedas a partial success based upon the goals and objectives laid out at the beginning of the course.All the students made substantial progress in their research but were not able to fully completetheir projects. The primary reasons for this partial success were the optimistic goals set for theprojects and the competing demands on the students’ time during their final

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Projects in ECE

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vignesh Subbian, University of Cincinnati; Carla C. Purdy, University of Cincinnati; Fred Richard Beyette Jr., University of Cincinnati

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Electrical and Computer

and learn from fellow students’ cooperative education experiences. They also examine practices that were realized in various course projects and assignments, and analyze the differences and similarities between their experiences in industry and their learning experience from the course. After the session, the students combine their perspectives from both retrospection and examination to reflect on how they will perform differently in their next co-op rotation or work assignment. Session Theme (Classroom

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Laboratory Experiences with Mechanical, Materials and Fluid Systems

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John E. Matsson, Oral Roberts University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

laboratory. The projectwas funded by the ASHRAE Senior Undergraduate Project Grant Program. This paperdescribes a project where a group of undergraduate engineering students in themanufacturing processes, finite element methods and fluid mechanics courses designed,built, and tested a swirling pipe flow apparatus for measurements of friction factors. Theoverall objective was to engage the students in a design project. The paper will alsoprovide details of assessment and outcomes for the project.The students had to choose materials, minimize production cost, and determinefabrication techniques for the apparatus. Students designed the apparatus usingSolidWorks, and SolidWorks Flow Simulation software was used to simulate the swirlingpipe flow.Students

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FPD 9: First-Year Projects

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Scott Moor, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Stephen Heindel, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne; Yanfei Liu, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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First-Year Programs

Page 24.482.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Energy Scavenging - an Introductory Engineering ProjectIntroductionFirst year engineering courses come with a wide range of objectives and configurations.However, it is quite common that they include a hands-on project of some kind. A recent work-in-progress attempting to develop a taxonomy for first-year engineering programs has noted fouroverarching possible categories for what is covered in these courses: 1) professional skills (e.g.,teamwork, communication), 2) engineering skills (e.g., mathematics, programing, graphics), 3)orientation to the engineering profession and 4) orientation to the particular university/program(including

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Engineering Management Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin William Weiser, Eastern Washington University; Hani Serhal Saad, Eastern Washington University; Kyle Frederick Larsen P.E., Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Management

Paper ID #10460Computer Aided Design and Project ManagementProf. Martin William Weiser, Eastern Washington University Martin Weiser is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering and Design Department at Eastern Washington University. He earned his BS in Ceramic Engineering from the Ohio State University and his MS and PhD in Materials Science and Mineral Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. He then joined the Mechanical Engineering department at the University of New Mexico where he taught Materials Science, Thermodynamics, Manufacturing Engineering, and Technical Communication. Mar- tin then joined

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Multidisciplinary Capstone Design

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adam Kaplan, California State University, Northridge; James Flynn, California State University, Northridge; Sharlene Katz P.E., California State University, Northridge

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

demonstrated in the context of such a project. These include the ability todesign a system, process or component to meet desired needs and the ability to function on amultidisciplinary team. This paper describes a recent California State University, Northridgesenior design project in which engineering (computer, electrical, and mechanical) and computerscience students work on a multidisciplinary team to design, build, test, and eventually launch aCubeSat carrying a research experiment. The scope of this project has provided an excellentopportunity for computer science students to collaborate with engineering students. In additionto its value as a motivational multidisciplinary project, the project has given students anopportunity to collaborate with

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Capstone Courses and Project Based-Learning

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John-David S. Yoder, Ohio Northern University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #10985Design Projects Concurrent with Capstone DesignDr. John-David S Yoder, Ohio Northern University Page 24.373.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Design Projects Concurrent with Capstone DesignABSTRACTNearly all Mechanical Engineering programs have a capstone design experience. In manycurricula, there is a classroom component that complements the capstone course. Thispaper presents a novel approach to that “complementary” class – one in which students areasked to complete two design projects

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Capstone and Online Courses in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cameron J. Turner P.E., Colorado School of Mines; Susan Michelle Reynolds P.E., Colorado School of Mines

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Construction

has roughly 10 years of combined professional practice as a structural engineer and as an architect, with special expertise in his- toric preservation and archaic construction techniques. Prior to joining CSM in 2012, Prof. Reynolds served as Assistant Professor at Tuskegee University. She currently serves as Course Faculty in the CSM Engineering Design Program as representative from the Civil and Environmental Engineering Depart- ment. Page 24.923.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Multidisciplinary Construction Engineering Design Projects Cameron J

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Industrial Engineering Technical Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victoria Townsend, University of Windsor; (Ruth) Jill Urbanic P.Eng., University of Windsor

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Industrial Engineering

theoretical knowledge. She received her M. A. Sc. in Industrial Engineering and her Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Windsor, and is a recipient of an NSERC University Faculty Award. She is presently an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials Engineering at the Uni- versity of Windsor, and teaches courses related to design and technical communication, such as systems design, computer aided design and manufacturing, and the senior design project course. She is the 2013 Wighton Fellow, which is a national award to recognize excellence in the development and teaching of laboratory-based courses in Canadian undergraduate engineering programs

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Best of NEE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dirk Colbry, Michigan State University; Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

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New Engineering Educators

undergraduate education through hands-on learning. As a volunteer for Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society, Luchini-Colbry facilitates interactive seminars on interpersonal communications and problem solving skills for engineering students across the U.S. Page 24.1068.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Scaffolded Structuring of Undergraduate Research Projects Dirk Colbry, Katy Luchini-Colbry Michigan State University East Lansing, MI, USAIntroductionMentoring

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ravi P. Ramachandran, Rowan University; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Richard J. Kozick, Bucknell University; Robert M Nickel, Bucknell University; Sachin Shetty, Tennessee State University; Robi Polikar, Rowan University; Ying Tang, Rowan University; Steven H. Chin, Rowan University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #8567ACTIVE ANALOG CIRCUIT DESIGN: LABORATORY PROJECT ANDASSESSMENTDr. Ravi P. Ramachandran, Rowan University Ravi P. Ramachandran received the B. Eng degree (with great distinction) from Concordia University in 1984, the M. Eng degree from McGill University in 1986 and the Ph.D. degree from McGill University in 1990. From October 1990 to December 1992, he worked at the Speech Research Department at AT&T Bell Laboratories. From January 1993 to August 1997, he was a Research Assistant Professor at Rutgers University. He was also a Senior Speech Scientist at T-Netix from July 1996 to August 1997. Since

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Manufacturing Materials and Processes

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shekar Viswanathan, National University; Gary Bright Ph.D., National University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #10293Effective Capstone Project in Manufacturing Design Engineering ProgramDr. Shekar Viswanathan, National University Dr. Viswanathan is a Professor at National University with the department of Applied Engineering. He has over 20 years of industrial and 20 years of teaching experience.Gary Bright Ph.D., National University Dr. Bright is an adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Engineering at National Univer- sity. He has an interdisciplinary background in cell biology, bioengineering, and biophysics with a Ph.D. in Cell Biology and Post-doctoral work in Biophyics and Bioengineering. After 9

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Understanding our Students & Ethical Development

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth A. McBride-Pluskwik, Iron Range Engineering, a program of Minnesota State University, Mankato; Puteri S. Megat Hamari, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Engineering Ethics

Paper ID #8883Ethical Reasoning Development in Project-based LearningDr. Elizabeth A McBride-Pluskwik, Iron Range Engineering, a program of Minnesota State University, Mankato Elizabeth leads the Business and Statistics competencies at Iron Range Engineering, a project-based en- gineering education program located in northern Minnesota. She served as Assistant Professor of Ac- counting at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA before joining IRE in 2012. Previously, she was the Controller for MSI Mold Builders in Cedar Rapids, IA, and an Auditor/Tax Accountant for McGladrey & Pullen, CPAs, in Cedar Rapids, IA. Her

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Construction Safety and Risk Management

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas at San Antonio; Harrison Pierce, Linbeck Group, LLC; Suat Gunhan, University of Texas at San Antonio; Rui Liu, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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Construction

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Fatal Fall Accidents in Small Building Construction ProjectsAbstractConstruction is one of the most dangerous industries in the United States accounting for over21.7% of the occupational fatalities annually. Falls are the major cause of fatal constructionaccidents and, according to the Census of Occupational Fatalities and Injuries, majority of thefatal fall accidents happen in projects that are reported to cost under $50,000. These smallconstruction projects have unique circumstances because of the type of the contractors and shortproject durations. Comprehensive understanding of the root-causes, circumstances, andenvironment factors of these accidents is critical in developing

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs II

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norman Pestaina, Florida International University; Tiana Solis, Florida International University; Peter J. Clarke, Florida International Univeristy

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Computing & Information Technology

national accrediting agencies. A critical part of theassessment process is the generation of useful data for analysis and evaluation yielding indicatorsfor program improvement. Senior year capstone projects are a fertile source of such data. In thispaper, we outline the Student Outcomes and Senior Project course of the BS-CS program atFlorida International University (FIU). We describe and evaluate a methodology used to performassessment of attainment of the BS-CS Student Outcomes using data from the Senior Projectcourse.1. IntroductionUndergraduate program assessment continues to be a significant undertaking in manyinstitutions. It is the critical component of the continuous improvement process, and may providestakeholders with some confidence in

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FPD 11: Culminating Considerations

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John A. Mirth, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; John P Iselin, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #8699Capstone Project in a Freshman Solid Modeling CourseDr. John A. Mirth, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology John Mirth has 23 years of experience teaching in a primarily undergraduate environment. This experience includes time at the University of Denver, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, and his current position at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He has a BSME degree from Ohio University, and MSME and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Minnesota.Dr. John P Iselin, University of Wisconsin, Platteville John P Iselin is a professor of mechanical engineering at The University of Wisconsin

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Approaches to Mathematics Curriculum to Include Projects and Technologies

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gunter Bischof, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Annette Casey B.A., University of Applied Sciences FH JOANNEUM, Graz, Austria; Emilia Andreeva-Moschen, Bombardier Transportation Austria GmbH

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Mathematics

-year appointment as an exchange lecturer at the Department of English and American Studies at the University of Klagenfurt, Austria. She has also worked extensively as a freelance language trainer at other third level institutions and in industry. Her research interests include ESP, Engineering Education, Project-based Learning, Materials Development and Educational Research Methods.Dr. Emilia Andreeva-Moschen, Bombardier Transportation Austria GmbH Since 2013 Bombardier Transportation Austria GmbH Director Drives Engineering Since 2013 External lecturer at the Technical University Vienna Sensors and Actuators 2012 – 1997 FH JOANNEUM 2006 – 2012 Head of Department of Automotive and Railway Engineering: 2006

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allison Carlson; Travis Jensen, University of Minnesota, Duluth; Andrew Frank Lund, University of Minnesota, Duluth; Eshan V. Dave, University of Minnesota, Duluth; David A. Saftner, University of Minnesota, Duluth

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #9997MS Projects from Partnership with City GovernmentAllison CarlsonMr. Travis Jensen, University of Minnesota DuluthMr. Andrew Frank Lund, University of Minnesota DuluthDr. Eshan V. Dave, University of Minnesota DuluthDr. David A Saftner, University of Minnesota Duluth Page 24.918.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 MS Projects from Partnership with City GovernmentABSTRACTThis paper describes graduate student projects that were conducted through cooperation betweenUniversity of Minnesota Duluth

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Best Practices and Lessons Learned in Capstone Design Projects

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University; Mauricio Torres, Northern Kentucky University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #9229NKU-Mazak Corp. Joint Senior Project ProgramDr. Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University Morteza Sadat-Hossieny is an associate Professor and Director of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engi- neering Technology at Northern Kentucky University. Dr. Sadat-Hossieny is actively involved in consult- ing and research in the areas of Alternative Energy, Industry-University Collaborations, and technology transfer mechanizes in manufacturing. Dr. Sadat-Hossieny received a B.S. degree in Mechanical En- gineering Technology for Oklahoma State University in 1983, an M.S. in Manufacturing Engineering

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New ECE Courses

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dick Blandford, University of Evansville; Mark Earl Randall, University of Evansville

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #9501Student Projects Course for Computer Engineering MajorsDr. Dick Blandford, University of Evansville Dick Blandford is the EECS Department Chair at the University of Evansville in Evansville, IndianaMr. Mark Earl Randall, University of Evansville Page 24.1125.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Student Projects Course for Computer Engineering MajorsAbstractThis paper describes a junior level software/hardware course for computer engineering majors,who have

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen L. Kitto, Western Washington University; Debra Sue Jusak, Western Washington University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #9660The iCollaborate MSE Project: Progress Update 2014Prof. Kathleen L Kitto, Western Washington University Kathleen L. Kitto is the Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost for Research at Western Wash- ington University. Previously, she was Special Assistant to the Provost for Strategic Initiatives, founding Associate Dean of the College of Sciences and Technology, and Chair of the Engineering Technology Department. She has published widely and is a known advocate for the recruitment, retention, and ad- vancement of women in STEM disciplines.Dr. Debra Sue Jusak, Western Washington University Dr. Jusak

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Capstone & Senior Design Projects

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Quinn Alexander Parnell; Turki Arif Aldulaijan, Michigan Technological University; Kerry O'Conner

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #8476EET Capstone Student Project: Chemical Mixing Plant Integrated with Pro-grammable Logical Controller and Human Machine InterfaceProf. Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University Aleksandr Sergeyev is currently an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology program in the School of Technology at Michigan Technological University. Dr. Aleksandr Sergeyev earned his bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering at Moscow University of Electronics and Automation in 1995. He obtained the Master degree in Physics from Michigan Technological University in 2004 and the PhD degree in Electrical

Conference Session

FPD 9: First-Year Projects

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Shepard, University of St. Thomas; Broderick W. Carlin, University of St. Thomas

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #8880A First-year Soldering and Analog Music to Light Modulator Electronics LabProjectDr. Thomas Shepard, University of St. ThomasMr. Broderick W Carlin, University of St. Thomas Page 24.48.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 A First-year Soldering and Analog Music-to-Light Modulator Electronics Lab ProjectAbstractThis paper describes an introductory electronics lab project which has been iteratively improvedover three years in an introduction to engineering course. This one

Conference Session

Innovative Projects in Energy Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale H. Litwhiler, Penn State - Berks

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #9544A Multi-Year Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting Project for First-Year En-gineering and Technology StudentsDr. Dale H. Litwhiler, Penn State - Berks DALE H. LITWHILER is an Associate Professor at Penn State - Berks in Reading, PA. He received his B.S. from Penn State University, M.S. from Syracuse University and Ph.D. from Lehigh University all in electrical engineering. Prior to beginning his academic career in, he worked with IBM Federal Systems and Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems as a hardware and software design engineer