theinstructor: (a) To a student, clear goals for advanced learning; (b) To a teacher, a fresh look atwhat makes students learn; (c) To both, they bring joy of achievement.In this report, a collaboration between Keysight Technologies, an industry leader in Test andMeasurement, and the University of Michigan, one of the premier engineering schools in theU.S., we share our experience at several levels: (i) Short summer camps for high-school students;(ii) Crash course of lectures and lab experiments on basics of EE; (iii) Description of studentachievements; (iv) Advanced studies for EE majors in the industrial setting; (v) Simulating acommercial DMM and measuring performance with Keysight BenchVue software.We believe that the experiments reported here
. The thermocouples were arrangedat two different elevations (0.9 m and 1.8 m from ceiling) as shown in Figure1(a) andFigure 1(c). Figure 1(c) is a generic 3D model for the room showing the surrounding rooms,window and door locations, and the twelve thermocouples. The room was conditioned using theexisting building HVAC system and the temperature was controlled by a thermostat located onthe left side wall of the room. The hallway on the west side of the room was kept at highertemperature than the room temperature. The thermocouples were labelled for better analysis as Figure 1. Office used for experimental data collection (a) actual office with hanging thermocouples, (b) actual office with included equipment and furniture, (c
Engineering Education, 91(1):81–87, 2002. [7] H. Hodge, S.H. Hinton, and M. Lightner. Virtual circuit laboratory. ASEE Journal of Engineering Education, 90(1):507–511, 2001. [8] C. Lemckert and J. Florance. Real-time internet mediated laboratory experiments for distance education students. British Journal of Educational Technology, 33(1):99–103, 2002. [9] Z. Merchanta, E.T. Goetz, L. Cifuentes, W. Keeney-Kennicutt, and T.J.Davisa. Effectiveness of virtual reality-based instruction on students’ learning outcomes in k-12 and higher education: A meta-analysis. Computers and Education, 70:29–40, 2014.[10] S. Chatterjee, A. Mohanty, and B. Bhattcharya. On the exploration of game-based learning in stem education with the development and
within the department used these definitions: a. “Outcome b. is an ability to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies. b. Outcome j. is a knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context [2].”Course objectives were met by partially by the completion of 21 laboratory projects: 1) Engine stand identification and conformity 2) Magneto overhaul 3) Comparative life costs for magnetos 4) Starting vibrator and fault diagnosis exercise 5
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that were presented theoretically in alecture-only context and some refer to concepts that were explained in the lecture, but alsoincluded in the laboratory experiments with the inverter hardware.Sample Question 1: Figure 7Consider the image of Figure 7 above. Which of the following is true? A. Since the magnitude of the line voltages from the left set of sources is greater than those on the right, real power will flow from left to right, regardless of the relative phases. B. Given that the magnitude of the line voltages from the left set of sources is greater than those on the right, real power will flow from left to right, only if the phase on the left is greater than the phase
Paper ID #21219A Cost-effective Laboratory Setup for Teaching System Dynamics and Con-trolsDr. Pavan K. Karra, Trine University Pavan Karra is Associate Professor at Trine University where he teaches in the field of Dynamics and Controls. He can be reached at karrap@trine.edu. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 A cost-effective laboratory setup for teaching system dynamics and controls Karra, Pavan, Trine UniversityAbstractSystem Dynamics and Controls class at Trine University had been handicapped by lack ofequipment for
level electrical and electronic systems course to better developproject-oriented, problem-solving experiences. This hands-on project requires assembling anAutomatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) flight tracking system that is a real-world aeronautical system. ADS-B is one of the major components of the Next Generation airtransportation system. In this project, students are asked to apply relevant electrical andelectronic knowledge and skills to build a light-weight ADS-B receiver, and deploy the receivingsystem to collect and decode flight data broadcast by aircraft. This project is expected to helpstudents develop the ability of integrating skills from different electrical and electronics coursesto solve real aviation problems
; ethics, communication, and lifelong learning (B, F, G, and I).5 Inthe sections that follow, the modules implemented during three consecutive semesters, from Fall2017-Fall 2018 are outlined in more detail.Module 1: Truss Design & Testing ModuleThis module has two phases, each with a different kind of writing assignment. In the first phase,students analyze a given roof truss and conduct experiments on a small-scale physical model tovalidate their analyses. Most students in the course had prior experience with truss analysis, so thisactivity proved to be an effective vehicle for them to observe basic concepts in uncertainty. A shortdiscussion to introduce the module primes students with questions about how engineers design forsafety and whether
completed within the course of the semester and with theavailable materials. The total cost to implement the project in the course was around $200 (notincluding the cost of the soldering equipment and 3-D printing supplies). The project requiredstudents to engage in the engineering design process, from research and design conceptualizationto prototype building, testing, and redesign. Figure3.Theequipmentandsuppliesprovidedtostudentsforthecompletionoftheprojectareshown.The main components of the vein finder device included a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, 8 MP NoIRCamera, LCD Touch Screen, IR LED Diodes, and circuit board. Before beginning the project
Summer semesters combined) or 30%of the class in the Spring and 100% of the class in the Summer. Figure 2. Laboratory workstation set-up for (a) DSK board and (b) MATLAB R Audio System Toolbox.TMMotivationAs reported in prior work, the main motivation to pursue a new platform for the real-time signalprocessing laboratories in this undergraduate signal processing course stemmed from the desire toeliminate outdated Texas Instruments Code Composer Studio v3.3 software which relies on theWindows XP operating system and is no longer supported by the Microsoft Corporation. 4 Inaddition, leveraging the powerful computing capabilities present in newer desktop hardware inlieu of hardware-based solutions provided
Engineering from the University of Kentucky.Mr. David A. Hodgson, Union CollegeDr. Eric B. Welch, Christian Brothers UniversityDr. Yeu-Sheng P. Shiue, Christian Brothers University Paul Shiue, Ph.D., is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Department Chair at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Memphis. Dr. Shiue spent five summers as a NASA/ASEE Summer Faculty Fellow at Marshall Space Flight Center. His interests include concurrent engineering, manufacturing, product realization processes, dynamics, vibrations, and material testing.Dr. Carlos L. Luck, University of Southern MaineMr. Jonathan West, University of New MexicoDr. Blair T. Allison, Grove City College Blair T
Paper ID #21403A Portable Engine Dynamometer Test Cell for Studying Spark-ignition En-gine Performance and Mechanical-Electrical-Thermodynamic Energy Con-versionProf. Gene L. Harding, Purdue Polytechnic Institute GENE L. HARDING is an associate professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University, where he has taught since 2003. He has three years of industrial experience with Agilent Technologies, 28 years of combined active and reserve service in the United States Air Force, holds an MSEE from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and is a licensed professional engineer.Dr. Megan Prygoski, Purdue
Paper ID #22588Designing a Sustainable Large-scale Project-based Learning (PBL) Experi-ence for Juniors in Electrical and Computer EngineeringProf. Stephen Schultz, Brigham Young University Stephen M. Schultz has received B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, in 1992 and 1994, respectively. He received a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, in 1999. He worked at Raytheon Missile Systems from 1999-2001. He has taught at Brigham Young University since 2002 and is currently a Full Professor. He has authored or coauthored over
with phase measurements, phasor calculations, and superposition usingonly three resistors in addition to the source.Assessment of Phase Shifting Voltage Source Learning OutcomesStudents were assessed on their understanding of phasors and superposition via laboratory write-ups at the conclusion of their experiments. Results were: A. “Perfect Understanding”: Students were able to perform precise measurements of voltage amplitudes and phases, compare to theoretical results, and thoroughly explain, through mathematical analysis, their results. – 50% B. “Excellent Understanding”: Students were able to perform precise measurements of voltage amplitudes and phases, compare to theoretical results, and offer some
robotics, automation, and nanotechnology engineering education and research. He is a licensed PE in the State of Colorado, a member of ASEE, a senior member of IEEE, and a senior member of SME.Dr. Bahaa I. Kazem Ansaf, Colorado State University, Pueblo B. Ansaf received the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering /Aerospace and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Baghdad in 1992, 1996 and 1999 respectively. From 2001 to 2014, he has been an Assistant Professor and then Professor with the Mechatronics Engineering Department, Baghdad University. During 2008 he has been a Visiting Associate professor at Mechanical Engineering Department, MIT. During 2010 he has been a Visiting Associate
. 1, pp. 137-152, 2007.[19] B. Hanson et al., "Remote laboratories in the curriculum", IASTED Computers and Advanced Technology in Education, vol. 29 , 2008.[20] K. Trundle and R. Bell, "The use of a computer simulation to promote conceptual change: A quasi-experimental study", Computers & Education, vol. 54, no. 4, pp. 1078-1088, 2010.[21] L. Gomes and S. Bogosyan, "Current Trends in Remote Laboratories", IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 56, no. 12, pp. 4744-4756, 2009.[22] C. Gravier, J. Fayolle, B. Bayard, M. Ates and J. Lardon, "State of the art about remote laboratories paradigms-foundations of ongoing mutations", International Journal of Online Engineering, vol. 4, no. 1, 2008.[23] J. Ma and J
address students in terms that they easily recognize andcomprehend. For effective instruction to follow, educators should accommodate the needs of thelearner. Brown, B. suggested that authentic learning requires the learner to communicate detailedunderstanding of a problem or issue rather than memorize sets of isolated facts, and must resultin achievements that have relevance beyond the classroom [6].One of the hardest things to do in our profession is to motivate and inspire students to learn.There are numerous examples of methods used to motivate students [7]. These various strategiesinclude incorporating instructional behaviors, varying course structure, de-emphasizing grades,providing feedback, and emphasizing preparation, which provide many
about the interaction possibilities and their relation to the expected learningoutcomes from their work in both remote and face-to-face laboratories. We also consider howremote laboratories can be integrated into engineering courses from the students’ viewpoint,in order to preserve the essential learning of practical skills and also to make students betterprepared for future engineering practices.This study therefore endeavours to address the following research questions through the lensof interactions in the engineering laboratory: a. Is the remotely controlled laboratory implementation appropriate for first-year engineering students? b. Can remote laboratories help in learning essential personal and professional
. 𝑊: 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑚 (a) 𝑊: 𝑤𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑚; 𝐿: 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑏𝑢𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑙𝑜𝑎𝑑𝑠 (b)Figure 1. (a) self-weighted support beam (b) self-weighted support beam with distributed loadsAbove two support beams were used to reflect different aircraft operational scenarios, forexample, the aircraft wing when the aircraft is still on the ground and in the straight-level flight,𝑊 and 𝐿 were used to respectively approximate the weight and lift that the wing has in the twoscenarios.The next lecture period after the introduction of beams, a tour of an adjacent aircraft hangar wasgiven
laboratory, whereas “investigation” is more encompassing and therebyopen to much wider interpretation of how students might gain these abilities. In addition, theterm investigation better captures the nature and variety of the diverse types of work thatpracticing engineers do that involve gathering and interpreting data in order to draw conclusionsabout future actions. It also turns out that the design and conduct of experiments and theinterpretation of data are not a singular construct. Based on a systemic review of the literature ongraduate competencies for undergraduate students, Passow and Passow [13] arrived at severalsignificant conclusions in relation to ABET Criteria 3(b). “In short, ABET’s outcome 3(b) “design and conduct experiments
printed designed channel. Thisremaining epoxy is flushed with solvents and deionized water. Straws are inserted into the chipinlet and outlet ports and further cured into the system, allowing the devices to be connected tostandard syringe barrels for use in the experiments. Two examples of devices are shown inFigure 1. a) b) Figure 1 a) Straight channel used to determine friction associated with the straws and syringe connection b) Multi-bend channel used to determine the equivalent length of each bendFifteen straight channel devices were fabricated, along with different designs with bends. Thevariations focused on channel width and number of bends, allowing the students
] Cudney, E. A., & Murray, S. L., & Groner, B., & Kaczmarek, K. M., & Wilt, B., & Blaney,K., & Phelps, J. (2017, June), “Using the Voice of the Student to Evaluate Learning ManagementSystems”, Paper presented at 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, Ohio.https://peer.asee.org/29091[6] Shah, M., & Nair, C. S. “Using student voice to improve student satisfaction: Two Australianuniversities the same agenda”, Journal of Institutional Research (South East Asia), 7(2), 2009,pp. 43-55.[7] McCue, K and Smyser, B.M. , “Bicycle Powered Generator: A hands-on experiment inmeasurement and analysis”, presented at the Bring Your Own Experiment workshop at theAmerican Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Annual
, "ABET Self-Study Questionnaire: Template for a Self-Study Report 2017-2018 Review Cycle," 2017. [Online]. Available: http://www.abet.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/E002-EAC-Self-Study-Questionnaire- 17-18-11-28-16Revised.docx. [Accessed 28 Jan 2018].[2] L. Berland, W. McKenna and S. B. Peacok, "Understanding Students’ Perceptions On The Utility Of Engineering Notebooks," Advances in Engineering Education, vol. 3, no. 2, 2012.[3] E. Walsh and I. Cho, "Using Evernote as an Electronic Lab Notebook in a Translational Science Laboratory," Journal of Laboratory Automation, vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 229-234, 2013.[4] M. Cardenas, "An Implementation of Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN) Using a Learning Management System Platform in
Paper ID #21046Optimizing Students’ Learning Experiences in Instrumentation and Mea-surement LaboratoryDr. Emine Celik Foust, York College of Pennsylvania Emine Celik Foust is currently an Associate Professor at York College of Pennsylvania. In 2008, she worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mechanical Engineering Department at Johns Hopkins University. She received her Master of Science and Ph.D degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University. Emine Celik Foust’s research interests include design and development of engineering systems using ana- lytical and experimental approaches (advanced global
pathological), analysis and modeling of human postural control, and time-varying signals and systems. Engineering education research includes curriculum and laboratory development of biomechanics and bio-signal processing concepts. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Student Reflections on Experiences Gained from an Open-Ended Problem-Solving Bio-Signals LaboratoryAbstractKolb’s Experiential Learning Theory maintains that learning occurs through a combination ofdoing as well as reflecting on the doing. Likewise, Schon’s Theory of the Reflective Practitionerhighlights the value of reflection within professional practice, in particular when dealing withcomplex problems within
Paper ID #22312BYOE: Activities to Map Intuition to Lumped System ModelsRaina White, Dartmouth College Raina White is an Engineering Lab Instructor at Dartmouth College. She earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a M.Eng in Systems engineering from Cornell University. She worked as a Systems Engineer at Hamilton Sundstrand, and then transitioned to teaching high school Physics. Currently Mrs. White works with students at Dartmouth College in systems, fluids, mechanical engineering, and auto- motive engineering courses and projects. She is very interested in improving student’s ability to translate coursework into
for more than 8 years. I went back to school for Ph.D. in 2005 and earn my degree in 2010 from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The focus of my doctoral work was differentiating material based on their dielectric properties. After completing one year of post-doctoral training, I joined Minnesota State University-Mankato, the department of Integrated Engineering as an assistant professor in 2011. I moved back to Wisconsin and joined the department of electrical engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2014. In addition to academia, I always have a passion for industrial work. I have been working as a consultant for engineering firms such as AEI engineering in Madison as Instrumentation and Control
Paper ID #21283BYOE: Comparison of Vertical- and Horizontal-axis Wind TurbinesDr. Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University Dr. Smyser is an Associate Teaching Professor and the Lab Director of the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department.Mr. Kevin F. McCue, Northeastern UniversityRebecca Knepple, Northeastern University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 BYOE: Comparison of Vertical- and Horizontal-Axis Wind TurbinesWind turbine technology provides an opportunity to measure a number of experimentalquantities, including wind speed, electrical power generated, and rotational speed over
testing of a Time Domain Switched (TDS) ac- celerometer. Dr. Abbasi joined University of San Diego as an adjunct faculty for Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering in 2014, and is currently a full-time faculty at University of San Diego. She is also doing collaborative re- search with Bioengineering Department at University of California, San Diego on data analysis of glucose sensors for diabetic patients.Dr. Ernest M. Kim, University of San Diego Ernie Kim received his BSEE from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and MSEE and PhD in Electrical Engineering from New Mexico State University. He has been an electronics engineer at the National Bureau of Standards (now NIST) at the Boulder CO labs where he performed