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New ECE Laboratories

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Junfei Li P.E., University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Cara Li; Jae Sok Son, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Weidong Kuang, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edgar Gil, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Paper ID #31336Effectiveness of Using MyFPGA Platform for Teaching Digital LogicDr. Junfei Li P.E., University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyCara LiDr. JAE SOK SON, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Dr. Son is an associate professor at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. His research interests include radar signal processing, and machine learning.Dr. Weidong Kuang Dr. Weidong Kuang received a Ph.D degree in Electrical Engineering at University of Central Florida in 2003. He has be with University of Texas Rio Grande Valley since 2004 starting as an assistant professor, up to an associate professor now. His research

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3

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Rick Evans, Cornell University; Jeffrey Moses, Cornell University; Traci M. Nathans-Kelly, Cornell University

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students with practical andsometimes quite authentic experiences of what it means to be a disciplinary participant. One ofthose important knowledge practices is scientific documentation or keeping a lab notebook. Labnotebooks perform a number of key functions. They at once provide a record of a scientist’s orengineer’s work, serve as an important reference for other scientific genres, e.g., future reportsand/or articles, and perform as a kind of journal that enables questioning presuppositions,considering new approaches, and generating new ideas.Given the importance of notebooks, there is surprisingly little scholarship on how to teach theiruse. Stanley and Lewandowski [2] surveyed students in undergraduate laboratory courses andevaluated how

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3

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Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; John D. Lynch, Washington State University, Vancouver

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Paper ID #29040Perspectives and practices of undergraduate/graduate teaching assistantson writing pedagogical knowledge and lab report evaluation inengineering laboratory coursesDr. Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver Dr. Dave (Dae-Wook) Kim is Associate Professor and Mechanical Engineering Program Coordinator in the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Washington State University Vancouver. He has been very active in pedagogical research and undergraduate research projects, and his research interests include writing transfer of engineering students and writing pedagogy in engineering lab courses. His

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Pedagogy and Teaching Preparation in Graduate Programs

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Kara Danielle Fong, University of California, Berkeley; Shannon Ciston, Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. She has previously been a Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Education in the De- partment of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, and an Assistant Professor at the University of New Haven. Dr. Ciston holds degrees in chemical engineering from Northwestern University (PhD) and Illinois Institute of Technology (BS). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020Modifications to a graduate pedagogy course to promote active learning and inclusive teachingAbstractGraduate student instructors, also known as graduate teaching assistants, have an impactful role inthe education of undergraduate

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Capstone/ET Projects I: Electrical and Computer Focus

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Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Anthony T. Cahill, Texas A&M University; Ricardo Eusebi, Texas A&M University

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Paper ID #29154A New Hands-On Laboratory Approach for Teaching Electromagnetic Con-ceptsto Engineering and Engineering Technology StudentsDr. Jay R Porter, Texas A&M University Jay R. Porter joined the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University in 1998 and is currently the Associate Dean for Engineering at Texas A&M University - Galve- ston. He received the BS degree in electrical engineering (1987), the MS degree in physics (1989), and the Ph.D. in electrical engineering (1993) from Texas A&M University. His areas of interest in research and education include

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

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Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University; Dayna Lee Martínez, Northeastern University

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Paper ID #29405Operations Laboratory module on heat exchangersDr. Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University In the fall of 2011, Dr. Pfluger took a position as an Assistant Teaching Professor at Northeastern Uni- versity in the College of Engineering as a part of the First Year Engineering Faculty with a focus on chemical engineering. In the summer of 2013, she developed and ran a faculty led Dialogue of Civiliza- tions program to Brazil where she taught two courses that focused on Sustainable Energy Technologies and Brazilian Culture. This program has successful ran for 7 consecutive years gaining popularity among a

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

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Natasha Smith P.E., University of Virginia

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lab courses (Experimental Meth-ods Laboratory and Mechanical Engineering Laboratory) focused on experimental skills with three2-hour lab courses (Mechanics Laboratory, Thermal-Fluids Laboratory, and an updated Mechan-ical Engineering Laboratory). The first motivation for this change was to horizontally align labexperiences with required courses in mechanics and thermal sciences so that students’ experien-tial learning serves not only to build their experimentation skills but also to help them understandfoundational principles. The need for better connection originated from the faculty teaching therequired courses. They felt students needed more tangible experience with the concepts they werelearning. In some cases, experiences directly

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

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Kip D. Coonley, Duke University; Alexander Gregory Culbert, Duke University; Aaron Franklin, Duke University

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verse Breakdown Effects Junction Breakdown, pp. 100The assessment results collected in this study are based on instructor observations and a surveycompleted by students at the end of the semester. Instructor observations are summarized in theDiscussion section following each exploration. These observations are based on input from thelaboratory teaching assistants and course instructors. The survey (Appendix A) results are basedon the responses of over 100 students. The survey was conducted at the end-of-semester andsought student impressions of their self-learning after having completed or observed all of thenon-idealities laboratory explorations.Experiment 1: Thermal Effects on PN junction diode MOSFETConducted in groups of 2 or 3

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Alternative Methods of Teaching and Learning Mechanics

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Eleazar Marquez, Rice University; Samuel Garcia Jr., Texas State University

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Paper ID #29965Structuring Student Success: Incorporating a Genre-based PedagogicalMethod to Improve a Strength of Materials Laboratory ManualDr. Eleazar Marquez, Rice University Eleazar Marquez is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Rice University.Dr. Samuel Garcia Jr., Texas State University Dr. Samuel Garc´ıa Jr. serves as a NASA Educator Professional Development Specialist at Kennedy Space Center and Assistant Professor of Practice for the LBJ Institute for Education and Research at Texas State University. c American Society for Engineering

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Technical Courses and Liberal Education

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Linda Vanasupa, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Lizabeth T. Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Yevgeniya V. Zastavker, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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Paper ID #29398An emancipatory teaching practice in a technical course: A layeredaccount of designing circuits laboratory instructions for a diversity oflearnersDr. Linda Vanasupa, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Linda Vanasupa has been a professor of materials engineering at the California Polytechnic State Univer- sity since 1991. She is a professor of materials engineering at Olin College. Her life’s work is focused on creating ways of learning, living and being that are alternatives to the industrial era solutions–alternatives that nourish ourselves, one another and the places in which we live. Her Ph.D. and

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Assessment of Learning in ECE Courses

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Ahmed Dallal, University of Pittsburgh; April Dukes, University of Pittsburgh; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh

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Student performance in partially flipped ECE laboratory classesAbstractThe flipped classroom is a relatively new pedagogical method that is based on outside-of-class videolectures and practice problems as homework, as well as active group-based activities in the classroom. Thispaper describes the partial flipping of two electrical and computer engineering laboratory courses andevaluates the students’ performance under the flipped teaching approach. The primary motivation that drovethe first author to flip these classes was the desire to tailor class time to students’ needs, questions, andexperimentation. Both partially-flipped courses are composed of equally challenging modules that coverdifferent topics in digital signal processing and

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Labs & Projects - New Opportunities

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Khalifa H. Harib, United Arab Emirates University; Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan, United Arab Emirates University; Rihab Kamal M. Hamza, United Arab Emirates University; Muthanna Ahmed Aziz, United Arab Emirates University

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1999 as Instructor at Engineering Requirement Unit. Currently she serves as Instructor at Mechanical Engineering Department. She ob- tained her B.Sc. degree from University of Khartoum, Sudan in 1990, and her M.Sc. degrees from the University of Khartoum in 1994, in Mechanical Engineering. Her research and teaching interests include mechatronics, dynamics and control, and geometric modelling.Mr. Muthanna Ahmed Aziz, United Arab Emirates University Muthanna A. Aziz joined United Arab Emirates University in 2008 as a Laboratory Specialist at Me- chanical Engineering Department. He obtained his B.Sc. degree from University of Baghdad in 2000 in Electronics and communication Engineering. His research interests include

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New ECE Laboratories

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Pelin Kurtay, George Mason University

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Paper ID #30554Development of a Printed Circuit Board Design Laboratory CourseDr. Pelin Kurtay, George Mason University Pelin Kurtay is Associate Professor and Associate Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department at George Mason University. She currently heads the ECE Department’s undergrad- uate curriculum development efforts and leads other departmental initiatives. She is the recipient of the 2015 Teacher of Distinction Award at George Mason University for exceptional teaching and commitment to teaching-related activities in electrical and computer engineering and Information technology. She is a

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New ECE Laboratories

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Liang Hong, Tennessee State University

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with the real-world wireless signals over-the-air in real-time,but also improve their creative thinking ability, hands-on and programming skills, and capabilityto deal with many real-world issues and non-idealities. Assessments show that the learningoutcomes were met and the educational module and materials were successful in teaching theadvanced techniques with hands-on experience in IoT domain. Additional benefits includeincreased students’ interests in other communication systems and broadened minorityparticipation in the nation's technology workforce.Background and motivationInternet of Things (IoT), a network of uniquely identifiable physical objects or “things”embedded with electronics, software, sensors and connectivity, allows

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

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Esteban Maya Muñoz, Universidad del Valle; Ronald Sterkenburg, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jairo Antonio Valdes Ortiz, Universidad del Valle; Guillermo Andrés Jaramillo Pizarro P.E., Universidad del Valle

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. It was amazing to observe them during the final workshop, they acted like they hadbeen teaching this material for years." Secondly, there was no language barrier during theworkshop because the trainers provided the training. It is never enough to emphasize howimportant it is to establish a good working relationship with the host faculty before you go tomake sure what to expect when you arrive and to inventory what materials, laboratories andclassrooms are available. Dr. Sterkenburg decided to ship enough materials to Univalle beforehe went on the trip so that he could teach the course as soon as he arrived. Also, be specificabout your needs with the host. For instance, if you need a specialized curing oven of a certainsize make sure you

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

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Ryan Banow, University of Saskatchewan; Sean Maw P.Eng., University of Saskatchewan

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Paper ID #29220Pilot Study Results from Using TrussVR c to Learn About Basic TrussesRyan Banow, University of Saskatchewan Ryan Banow is an Educational Development Specialist at the Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning at the University of Saskatchewan. He is also a PhD student in the within the College of Educa- tion at the University of Saskatchewan. He has worked as an Educational Developer since 2012 and has taught as a Sessional Lecturer since 2014. He is currently the chair of the University of Saskatchewan’s Instructional Design Group. His educational background includes a BSc (Math), a BEd (Secondary Math

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3

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Hitesh D. Vora, Oklahoma State University; Brad Rowland, Oklahoma State University; Joe Conner, Oklahoma State University; Brian K. Norton P.E., Oklahoma State University; Qinang Hu, Oklahoma State University; Toni Ivey, Oklahoma State University

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building. This maker space provides additive manufacturing support for design courses, laboratory courses, and entrepreneur initiatives. This facility houses several differ- ent technology 3D printers that capable of printing parts from polymers, fibers, composites, and metals as well as 3D scanning and subtractive manufacturing equipment. His research focuses on machining and manufacturing with a specific concentration on the use of additive manufacturing processes for ad- vanced materials. He emphasis on design for additive manufacturing (DfAM), topology optimization, lightweight applications, and finite element analysis in additive manufacturing processes. Dr. Vora exten- sively teaches the additive manufacturing

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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Lijun Zhang, Beijing Institute of Technology; Dongxiao Wang, Beijing Institute of Technology ; Xiaofeng Tang, Ohio State University; Zhonglian Zhang, Beijing Institute of Technology; Hai Lin, Beijing Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #28854Redesigning an experimentation course with PBL pedagogy to supportaccreditation in ChinaDr. Lijun Zhang, Beijing Institute of Technology associate professor of teaching in the School of Optics and Photonics of Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) in China. She received her Ph.D. in Optical Engineering from Beijing Institute of Technology. Her research interests situate in Engineering Education. Now she is working on a research about con- structing the practical curriculum system with the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) method to support the engineering education in BIT and the Engineering Education Program

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John M. Sullivan Jr., Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Paper ID #30635A Project Based Online Experimentation CourseProf. Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Sabuncu holds a Ph. D. in Aerospace Engineering from Old Dominion University. Dr. Sabuncu’s professional interests circles thermo-fluids engineering and microfluidic technology. His teaching and research interests span from engineering design to in vitro diagnostics where he uses microfluidic tech- nology to build cost-effective devices for early diagnosis of diseases.Prof. John M Sullivan Jr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Professor John Sullivan joined WPI in 1987. He has had continuous external

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

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Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; James Righter, The Citadel

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coursestructure: 1) motivate students to synchronize mechatronic course activities with their seniordesign project where possible, and 2) encourage creative thinking over pattern matchingbehavior.MethodologyAt The Citadel, a Mechatronics course was developed to teach subject matter required for thedesign of systems which have electrical, mechanical, and programmable aspects. A laboratory-driven approach was developed to bring together the different subjects and to relate classroomtheory to real world application. Four laboratory exercises develop the students’ understandingof the material, reinforce prerequisite knowledge, and develop hands-on skills. Rogersdocumented success with a similar approach of increasing rigor with successive experimentation[6

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

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Nihad Dukhan, University of Detroit Mercy

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includingits ability to target and be linked to theory of thermal lumped systems covered in the heat transfercourse, the time to run the experiment and whether the experiment can make them rememberlumped systems in the future. From the answers of students, the experiment is deemed veryvaluable in all of the above areas and students were very satisfied with it, and they felt it was agood tool to learn the concepts involved. It is hoped that the experiment can be constructed by,and can help, other mechanical engineering professors struggling with limited funds to procurehands-on set-up for teaching heat transfer concepts.IntroductionEngineering and science departments offer various laboratory courses with experiments designedto enhance the learning

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

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Joseph Michael Derrick, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Michael Golub, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Jing Zhang, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

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#1 #2 #3 #4 Re 877 1877 2220 4019 Error (%) 4.85 54.57 144.65 152.13Due to the drop in error as the Reynolds number decreased, the suspicion is that if the sphere testedcan be kept below a designated value, the error can be controlled. The next steps will be to test thishypothesis. Additionally, we will look at using common viscous fluids to achieve a Re < 1 so thatthe Stokes Theory can be verified for the equipment.ConclusionImproving laboratory experiments, such as one as simple as the viscometer, to allow for smallergroup usage per laboratory section leads to more effective learning and better teaching equipment.To

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

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Harry Courtney Powell, University of Virginia; Kay Hutchinson, University of Virginia

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Switching Regulator OperationIntroductionAt the University of Virginia, we have experienced increased student interest in alternate andrenewable energy topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering over the past five years. Thishas presented a challenge, as we currently only offer a single "Electromagnetic EnergyConversion" course, which is in a lecture format with a required associated laboratory section.To address this challenge, we have been systematically phasing out older topics, i.e., D.C.motors, and adding course content relevant to photovoltaics and wind energy production, i.e.,microgrids [1]. This has necessitated a redesign of some of our laboratory experiences andrequired us to reconsider the most efficient way to transmit a breadth of

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

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Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Mengqiao Yang, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John M. Sullivan Jr., Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Paper ID #30703BYOE: Determining Pressure inside Thin Walled Vessels using StrainMeasurementsProf. Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Sabuncu holds a Ph. D. in Aerospace Engineering from Old Dominion University. Dr. Sabuncu’s professional interests circles thermo-fluids engineering and microfluidic technology. His teaching and research interests span from engineering design to in vitro diagnostics where he uses microfluidic tech- nology to build cost-effective devices for early diagnosis of diseases.Mr. Mengqiao Yang, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Mengqiao Yang is a Ph.d candidate in department of

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

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Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University; Emanuel A. Sanchez, Sam Houston State University

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experimentation of maneuveringthe ROV, the clear outcome was usage of ROV in different engineering and technical applications. Thestudent author attended at both regional and international competitions in 2015 [6].References[1] Sullivan, D. and Zande, J. M. “The MATE Center: Addressing the Need for a Qualified Ocean Workforce”, in the proceedings of 2011 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference.[2] Shapiro, D. “Teaching Students About Marine Technology”, Retrieved March 1, 2020, from http://blog.nsta.org/2016/03/07/teaching-students-about-marine-technology/.[3] Hur, B., Casas, R. Jr., Cervantes, D. A., Comer, J. R., De Anda, B. R., Fly, A., Tsai, G. E., and Davila, E. L. “Small-scale Underwater

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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Jing Zhang, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Glorio Singui, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Shambhuraj Hansraj Wadghule; Chauncey Eugene Frend; Tejesh Charles Dube, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Michael Golub, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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is a mechanical engineering graduate student interested in structural and material sci- ence applications. His research interests revolve around CAD modeling, additive manufacturing, design for sustainable manufacturing and bioengineering.Mr. Michael Golub, IUPUI Michael Golub is the Academic Laboratory Supervisor for the Mechanical Engineering department at IUPUI. He is an associate faculty at the same school, and has taught at several other colleges. He has conducted research related to Arctic Electric Vehicles and 3D printed plastics and metals. He participated and advised several student academic competition teams for several years. His team won 1st place in the 2012 SAE Clean Snowmobile

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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. 82, April 1993, pp. 70-77.[4] J. N.Harb, R. E. Terry, P. K. Hurt, and K. J. Williamson, Teaching Through the Cycle: Application of Learning Style Theory to Engineering Education at Brigham Young University, 2nd Edition, Brigham Young University Press, 1995.[5] L. E. Ortiz and E. M. Bachofen, “An Experience in Teaching Structures in Aeronautical, Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Applying the Experimental Methodology,” 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings, Session 2526.[6] M. Abdulwahed and Z. K. Nagy, Applying Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle for Laboratory Education, Journal of Engineering Education, July 2009, pp. 283-294.[7] D. A. Wyrick

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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Joshua Pierson, University of Georgia; John M. Mativo, University of Georgia; Edwin Chiuz, University of Georgia; Mark Trudgen, University of Georgia; Christopher Herring, University of Georgia

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Professor at the University of Georgia. His research interest lies in two fields. The first is research focusing on best and effective ways to teaching and learning in STEM K- 16. He is currently researching on best practices in learning Dynamics, a sophomore engineering core course. The second research focus of Dr. Mativo is energy harvesting in particular the design and use of flexible thermoelectric generators. His investigation is both for the high-tech and low tech applications. In addition to teaching courses such as energy systems, mechanics, mechatronics, and production, he investigates best ways to expand cutting edge technologies to the workforce.Edwin Chiuz, University of Georgia Edwin earned his bachelor’s

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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Michael G. Patterson, University of Pennsylvania ; Carolyne H. Godon, University of Pennsylvania; Leann Dourte Segan, University of Pennsylvania; Sevile Mannickarottu, University of Pennsylvania

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to measure usability and user experiences, a survey wasadministered to student laboratory employees and student end users. Open survey questions werealso included and analyzed for common themes to identify future improvements to the system.Student end users who also utilize lab resources in other areas of the School of Engineeringcompare and contrast their experiences between systems in terms of usability. Lab staff andinstructor perspectives will be discussed.Background Our Bioengineering, also referred to as Biomedical Engineering, educational laboratory,serves as both a teaching laboratory for regular laboratory courses, while at the same timeremains open for general use, as a “MakerSpace.” 1 While some of these classes use

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3

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Eleanor Byrnes, Harvey Mudd College; Yaqub Alam Mahsud, Harvey Mudd College; Spencer Rosen, Harvey Mudd College; Matthew Spencer, Harvey Mudd College

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disciplines would expand the dataset in interesting directions.However, the top line conclusions of this study -- engineering disciplines have differentproportions of lab classes, but regardless of rank, EE programs include laboratories in 50% ofrequired courses and ME programs include laboratories in 40% of their required courses -- arepowerful indicators that laboratories are an important part of engineering education. Improvingthe teaching of laboratories has the potential to improve almost half of the classes that engineerstake, so further research on the subject of engineering laboratory pedagogy is important work.REFERENCES[1] L. D. Feisel and A. J. Rosa, “The Role of the Laboratory in Undergraduate Engineering Education,” J. Eng. Educ