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Insights for Teaching ECE Courses - Session I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Soheil Salehi, University of Central Florida; Ramtin Zand, University of Central Florida ; Ronald F. DeMara P.E., University of Central Florida

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responders strongly agreedor agreed that the LCP method motivated them to explore beyond the course materials. Overall, the LCPapproach can offer an effective mechanism to advances students’ professional development viasimulated participation in a professional technical conference panel environment, which is typicallyunattainable for undergraduate students.1.0 Introduction1.1 Motivation for Introducing Research Mechanisms to Undergraduates Introducing undergraduate students to research mechanisms can offer valuable, authentic, andrewarding means to simultaneously advance their educational and professional development. Researchmechanisms can open new pathways to improve comprehension of technical concepts through theapplication of the content in

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Student Engagement in ECE

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sergey Makarov, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Reinhold Ludwig, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Stephen Bitar, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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students interested in pursuing a minor in ECE. This paper reports onour method of teaching such a class that is particularly appealing to non-major students.In this paper we would like to share our experience thus far with colleagues who are teachingsimilar non-major classes. We intend to discuss the following traditional and rather non-traditional topics: 1. Analogies to mechanical engineering concepts 2. Current flow in DC circuits 3. Basic semiconductor (diode) theory - is it difficult? 4. Basic solar cell and thermoelectric engine 5. Laboratory materials 6. MATLAB and LabVIEW 7. Historical context 8. Video tutorials 9. Conclusions and assessment1. Analogies to mechanical engineering conceptsIn our

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Experiential Learning in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; Robert W. Hendricks, Virginia Tech; Cortney V. Martin, Virginia Tech; Peter Doolittle, Virginia Tech; Richadr Lee Clark, Virginia Western Community College

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AC 2011-1821: LAB-IN-A-BOX: ASSESSMENT OF MATERIALS DEVEL-OPED TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT EXPERIMENTATION ON CON-CEPTS FROM CIRCUITSKathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech Kathleen Meehan is an Associate Professor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer En- gineering at Virginia Tech. Prior to joining Virginia Tech, she worked at the University of Denver and West Virginia University as well as having worked twelve years in industry. Her research interests include optoelectronic materials and devices and high heat load packaging in addition to Electrical Engineering pedagogy.Dr. Robert W. Hendricks, Virginia TechCortney V. Martin, Virginia TechPeter Doolittle, Virginia Tech Director of the Center for Instructional

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vladimir Mitin, University at Buffalo, State University of New York; Nizami Z. Vagidov, University at Buffalo, State University of New York; Athos Chariton Petrou; Xiufeng Liu, University at Buffalo, State University of New York

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AC 2011-366: DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW LECTURE/LAB COURSE ONQUANTUM MECHANICS FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTSVladimir Mitin, University at Buffalo, SUNY Vladimir Mitin, SUNY Distinguished Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Uni- versity at Buffalo, The State University of New York. He was the Chair of that Department for two terms: 2003-2006 and 2006-2009. During 1993-2003 he was a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. His fields of specialization are nanoelectronic, microelectronic and optoelectronic devices and materials. Currently he is working in the following areas: design and simulation of devices; heat dissipation in

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ECE Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University

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Electrical and Computer

ofEngineering at GVSU was offered to sophomore students in electrical engineering major. Thecourse covered crystal structure, mechanical behavior of metals, phase diagrams, ceramicproperties, polymer properties, electrical/thermal/magnetic/optical properties. There was notmuch time spent on solid state materials and devices. However, with the fast progress of modernelectronics, it is essential that electrical engineering students be exposed to solid state materialsand devices. In the preface of their text book1, Murarka and Peckerar wrote “Electrical Engineersusually have little specialized knowledge of chemical reactions or solid state mechanics. Andyet, our ability to fabricate semiconductor devices depends critically on our understanding ofthese

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wenbing Zhao, Cleveland State University; Xiongyi Liu, Cleveland State University; Chaomin Luo, University of Detroit Mercy; Xiong Luo, University of Science and Technology, Beijing, and Beijing Key Laboratory of Knowledge Engineering for Materials Science

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Laboratory of KnowledgeEngineering for Materials Science Xiong Luo received the Ph.D. degree from Central South University, China, in 2004. He currently works as a Professor in the School of Computer and Communication Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, China. His current research interests include machine learning, cloud computing, and computational intelligence. He has published extensively in his areas of interest in journals, such as the Future Generation Computer Systems, Computer Networks, IEEE Access, and Personal and Ubiquitous Computing. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017Enhancing Communication with Students Using a Teaching Method Based onTopical

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 13

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wenbing Zhao, Cleveland State University; Xiong Luo, University of Science and Technology, Beijing and Beijing Key Laboratory of Knowledge Engineering for Materials Science; Chaomin Luo, University of Detroit Mercy; Yonghong Peng, University of Sunderland, St. Peters Campus

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of Science and Technology, Beijing and Beijing Key Laboratory of KnowledgeEngineering for Materials Science Xiong Luo received the Ph.D. degree from Central South University, China, in 2004. He currently works as a Professor in the School of Computer and Communication Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, China. His current research interests include machine learning, cloud computing, and computational intelligence. He has published extensively in his areas of interest in journals, such as the Future Generation Computer Systems, Computer Networks, IEEE Access, and Personal and Ubiquitous Computing.Prof. Chaomin Luo, University of Detroit Mercy Dr. Chaomin Luo received his Ph.D. in Department

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Laboratory Development in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; David Fritz, VA Tech

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-1540: INTEGRATING A NONTRADITIONAL HANDS-ON LEARN-ING COMPONENT INTO ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS COURSESFOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STUDENTSKathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech Kathleen Meehan is an Associate Professor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer En- gineering at Virginia Tech. Prior to joining Virginia Tech, she worked at the University of Denver and West Virginia University as well as having worked 12 years in industry. Her research interests include optoelectronic materials and devices and high heat load packaging in addition to Electrical Engineering pedagogy.David Fritz, VA Tech

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Laboratory Development in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sergey N. Makarov, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Reinhold Ludwig, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kaung Myat Win, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, ECE Department

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-1184: BASIC CLASS MATERIALS AND LABORATORY PROJECTSWITH DC MOTORS IN AN INTRODUCTORY UNDERGRADUATE ECECLASS FOR NON-MAJORSSergey N. Makarov, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Submitting author: Sergey N. Makarov earned his B.S./M.S./Ph.D./Dr. Sci. degrees at the State Uni- versity St. Petersburg (Leningrad), Russian Federation Faculty of Mathematics and Mechanics. Dr. Makarov joined Institute of Mathematics and Mechanics at State St. Petersburg University in 1986 as a researcher and then joined the Faculty of State St. Petersburg University where he became a full pro- fessor in 1996. In 2000 he joined the Faculty of Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA. His

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Assessment of Learning in ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander Ganago, University of Michigan; Sudarshan Sivaramakrishnan, University of Michigan; Robert Matthew DeMonbrun, University of Michigan

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Electrical and Computer

   Course demographicsFigure 5 presents the course demographics according to the official roster.Figure 5.The course demographics for the semester under study. In the left panel, the sector without labelincludes: Engineering Physics, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, unclassifiedundergraduate engineering, and other undeclared majors.The demographic data shown in Figure 5 are typical for this course. Enrollment of ~190 has beenthe course average for several years; also, Mechanical Engineering students constitute the majorpart of class in every semester. On the other hand, due to their curricular changes, thepercentages of students from particular departments vary from the Fall to Winter or Springterms.The number of sophomores taking the

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Assessment of Learning in ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Youakim Kalaani, Georgia Southern University; Rami Jubrail Haddad, Georgia Southern University

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Electrical and Computer

• Provide comprehensive conclusions terms and formatting (g1) • Written in good English with no grammatical errors Perform professional • Present introduction and conclusions presentations individually and as • Present himself/herself professionally part of a team using effective • Provide informative supporting materials visual techniques (g2) • Use visual aids effectivelyScoring rubrics were developed to measure student performance at five different levels: - Exemplary (5) – expected performance level that senior students are inspired to reach - Proficiency (4) – expected performance level for students in their junior year - Developing (3

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Assessment of Learning in ECE Courses

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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

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, University of Pittsburgh. She conducts research on education projects that focus on active learning and engineering professional development. Current research includes the propagation of active learning throughout the Swanson School and the use of systematic reflection and metacognitive activities within coursework. She received the Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and the MS in Mechanical Engineering from Case Western. She has over 25 years of experience as an engineer and analyst in industry and academia. She completed her post-doctoral studies in engineering education at the University of Pittsburgh. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020

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Assessment of Learning in ECE Courses

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jinhui Wang, University of South Alabama

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teaching andlearning (SoTL). And it was used in a University course - EE 263: Digital Logic Design. Thecourse evaluation showed that with new feedback method, the evaluation measurement for overallperformance of instructors increases by 11.3%. Regarding to course policies, useful feedback,course comparison, examinations and assignments, difficult concepts, and online materials, theevaluation measurement increases respectively by 10%, 10%, 6%, 15%, 8%, and 6%.1. IntroductionThe current practice on feedback in Universities is that students provide feedback to theirinstructors in the mid-term or final-term of the course, that are primarily unidirectional. While thisapproach may partly improve the teaching and learning, but sometimes, it will produce

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Assessment of Learning in ECE Courses

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Claire Lynne McCullough P.E., High Point University

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are numerous papers addressing different aspects of these, such as [3],which addresses the capstone from a mechanical engineering perspective; and [7]-[9], whichaddress evolution of the capstone projects and their uses in ABET assessment.Assessment Under Special Circumstances is a smaller category, but addresses the particularproblems encountered, and lessons learned, by special types of universities such as HBCUs [12]and liberal arts universities [11], and in programs doing assessment in multiple locations [13] oracross multiple programs [10]. Also in this category are programs involving cooperativeeducation [14] and industrial internships [15] in their assessment processes.General assessment information or tools is a “catch-all” category

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Assessment of Learning in ECE Courses

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David O. Johnson, University of Kansas; Molly A. McVey, University of Kansas; Christopher Patrick Melgares, University of Kansas

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Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, USA, he was an Adjunct Professor in the Computer Science Electrical Engineering department at the University of Missouri – Kansas City. Before beginning his academic career, he spent 31 years in industry as a manager and software developer and consultant.Dr. Molly A. McVey, University of Kansas Dr. Molly A. McVey is a post-doctoral teaching fellow at the University of Kansas School of Engineering where she works with faculty to incorporate evidence-based and student-centered teaching methods, and to research the impacts of changes made to teaching on student learning and success. Dr. McVey earned her Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kansas.Christopher Patrick

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Assessment of Learning in ECE Courses

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Bahar Memarian, University of Toronto; Susan McCahan, University of Toronto

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Susan McCahan is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the Uni- versity of Toronto. She currently holds the positions of Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Ed- ucation and Vice-Provost, Academic Programs. She received her B.S. (Mechanical Engineering) from Cornell University, and M.S. and Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering) from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in recognition of contribu- tions to engineering education has been the recipient of several major teaching and teaching leadership awards including the 3M National Teaching Fellowship and the Medal of Distinction in Engineering Ed- ucation from

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Assessment of Learning in ECE Courses

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Caroline Crockett, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Harry Courtney Powell, University of Virginia

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engineer, focusing on automation, embedded systems, remote control, and electronic/mechanical co-design techniques, holding 16 patents in these areas. Returning to academia, he earned a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering in 2011 at the University of Virginia. His current research interests include machine learning, embedded systems, electrical power systems, and engineering education. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 A longitudinal study of students’ conceptual understanding of signals and systemsAbstractThis paper presents an initial literature review and methodology for a larger study on longitudinal

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Assessment of Learning in ECE Courses

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Booth, North Carolina State University; Megan Patberg Morin, North Carolina State University; Alireza Dayerizadeh, North Carolina State University; Pam Page Carpenter, North Carolina State University

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, their history, future trends, and environmental impact was presented. This module followed the context of the content presented in the preceding modules.Other skills discussed were directed towards graduate school and, more generally, future careers.The objective of these exercises was to bolster interest in applying to graduate school as well asincrease confidence in the participants’ application materials and interview skills.E-PortfolioDuring the program, each student created an electronic portfolio (e-portfolio) using the platform,Portfolium. Portfolium has a similar format to social media sites, and this created familiarity forthe students. When using Portfolium, students built posts by

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zakaria Mahmud, Lake Superior State University; Paul J. Weber, Lake Superior State University; Joseph P. Moening, Lake Superior State University

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #18968Gamification of Engineering CoursesDr. Zakaria Mahmud, Lake Superior State University Dr. Zakaria Mahmud is an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Lake Superior State Univer- sity (LSSU), Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Prior to joining at LSSU, Dr. Mahmud taught at North Dakota State University, Georgia Southern University, and Texas A&M University. He received his bachelors from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Bangladesh), masters from the Royal Insti- tute of Technology (Sweden), and doctoral from the University of Alabama (Alabama). His background is in the general

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 13

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afroditi Vennie Filippas, Virginia Commonwealth University; Umit Ozgur, Virginia Commonwealth University

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Oxide materials and devices. His current research interests include development of semiconductor heterostructures and nanostructures for high efficiency light emitting devices and biosensors. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Capstone: Rules of Engagement Afroditi V. Filippas and Ümit Özgür Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23284AbstractThe execution of the Capstone project at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School ofEngineering is one of the most intense educational experiences for the student teams and theirinstructors/mentors. For many students, it is the first

Conference Session

Embedded Systems & Cybersecurity for ECE

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shiny Abraham, Seattle University; Mehmet Vurkaç, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University; Nhan K. Nguyen, Seattle University; Olsen John Salgado Ong, Seattle University

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careful consideration.The course is rather packed with information to the extent that even some intended core materialdid not fit into the quarter. Nonetheless, this project is a relevant and key part of the course aswell, meaning that some tough decisions need to be made about what important material toinclude and exclude. Fortunately, questions like this are being raised by our study ofimplementing IoT projects in this course now, because the course itself will be undergoing majorchanges during summer 2019. New hardware and a new architecture will be considered andtested. We expect to use this opportunity to integrate the IoT components more thoroughly intothe Embedded Systems course.Although both projects were fun and informative, both

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Interactive Panel on Improving the Experiences of Marginalized Students on Engineering Design Teams

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lorelle A Meadows, Michigan Technological University; Denise Sekaquaptewa, University of Michigan; Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech; Alice L. Pawley, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Debbie Chachra, Olin College of Engineering; Adrienne Minerick, Michigan Technological University

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Design in Engineering Education, Electrical and Computer, Engineering Libraries, First-Year Programs, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Minorities in Engineering, Student, Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering, Women in Engineering

Academy of Engineers111 identified a number of commonalitiesamong Native American tribes in the United States: “(1) a global, or holistic style of organizinginformation;112, 113 (2) a visual style of mental representations of information;114, 115 (3) apreference for a reflective style in processing information;116 (4) a preference for collaborativeapproaches to tasks;117 (5) and a preference for dialogue between teachers and learners in whichprior knowledge and experiences are interwoven with new material to raise understanding to ahigher level.117”Within group-learning assignments, new curricula could be created that recognizes “theembeddings of culture in everyday practices.”118 One example of a potential opportunity forcultural infusion is

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Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Vernon Cook, University of Pittsburgh; James Arthur Lyle, University of Pittsburgh; Robert J. Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh

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Electrical and Computer

embedded system development. If computers, networking, and tech supportknowledge is desired, classes in computer fundamentals, networking fundamentals, andelectronic and computer troubleshooting are available. If mechanical and materials knowledge isdesired classes on 3D printing, mechanical design and SolidWorks, machining, physicalprototyping, and welding are available. Students are allowed to take all the classes that interestthem no matter what their engineering major is [11].Once all classes have been completed, students are encouraged to think of a final project thatuses all the knowledge and skills that they have developed. The skills that have been developedin the PCB design and soldering classes are used to design and assemble their

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ABET Accreditation, Assessment and Program Improvement in ECE.

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, Addison, IL; Aminul Karim, DeVry University, Downers Grove, IL; Jennifer A McClain, IEEE

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organizations, industry and academia to help enhance the use of standards in engineering and technology curricula.IntroductionWho are the national and international stakeholders of Standards?In today’s global economy, the importance of the formal study of standards has been highlightedby the new demands of international trade. A number of national and international organizationsprovide guidance for developing and implementing standards to ensure product safety, such as  American National Standards Institute (ANSI)  American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)  American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)  Association of Electrical, Electronic and Information Technology

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ECE Pedagogy and Assessment II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aurenice Oliveira, Michigan Technological University

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anautomobile and an electrical circuit diagram helps students to make a connection betweenthe classroom and their major in the case of Mechanical Engineering students, or the needfor electrical cables with different proprieties to carry out binary data at different datarates for the case of Computer Network & System Administration students. Page 14.313.6Students in electronics courses only master a small fraction of the material with whichthey are presented. Therefore, focus on fundamental concepts and keep the math simple.Even though, the math that trips them up is not calculus but high-school level math.Provide pre- and early-course tutorial support in

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ECE Curriculum Innovations

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Holmes, AcuityEdge, Inc.; Hisham Massoud, Duke University; Steven Cummer, Duke University; John Board, Duke University; Kip Coonley, Duke University; April Brown, Duke University; Michael Gustafson; Leslie Collins, Duke University; Lisa Huettel, Duke University; Gary Ybarra, Duke University

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control systems as well as curriculum development. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Duke University.Steven Cummer, Duke University STEVEN A. CUMMER, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. His research interests lie in electromagnetic remote sensing of complex media and in engineered electromagnetic materials. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Stanford University. Page 11.1074.2© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Redesign of the Core Curriculum at Duke

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Project-Based Learning in ECE Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Schubert, Packer Engineering; Matthew Beatty, Naperville North High School

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Electrical and Computer

Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Harvesting of Lunar Iron: Competitive Hands-on LearningAbstractElectromagnets can be used to harvest free iron from lunar soil, known as regolith. Iron isimportant to the US plans for a lunar outpost. It does not rust in space, making it an excellentconstruction material. Circumpolar railroad tracks would allow a slowly-moving train to followthe sun, making agriculture possible, and enabling continuous operation of factories producingsolar cells and oxygen for life support and propulsion. Designing an iron harvesting apparatusfor the unique lunar environment requires that students re-think tacit assumptions about howthings work.Within the context of a 33-student summer program, two college interns

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Innovations in Power Education in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Lau, Universidad del Turabo; Sastry Kuruganty, Universidad del Turabo

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Electrical and Computer

of the numerical methods employed in such studies.The disturbances considered in this paper are three-phase short circuits at generator buses. Thesefaults are the most severe type, as they cause maximum acceleration of the connected machines.The presentation will follow those of most textbooks;1 – 4 equations will be presented withoutderivations as they can be found in standard reference material. 1 – 4 The emphasis will be placedon the construction of spreadsheet models. Uses of spreadsheets in power system analysis havebeen reported in the literature. 5 – 7 It is along this line that this paper is presented, continuing theefforts initiated by the authors in a power systems course.6This paper is organized as follows. Section 2 presents the

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Recruitment, Retention, and First-Year Programs in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip Wong, Portland State University, ECE Department; Melinda Holtzman, Portland State University, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department; Branimir Pejcinovic, Portland State University, ECE Department; Malgorzata Chrzanowska-Jeske, Portland State University

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course sequence thatwas introduced in the 2009-10 year.3. Course DevelopmentHistorically, the EAS 101 syllabus followed a traditional set of topics, such as problem solvingand data presentation. Rudimentary coverage of mechanical systems, electric circuits, fluidmechanics, thermodynamics, and statistics was provided. Other subjects included someprinciples of design, engineering economics, ethics, and a very short MATLAB tutorial. The CSprogramming course was devoted exclusively to teaching the fundamentals of computerprogramming, with UNIX serving as the development environment. These courses exhibited anumber of deficiencies for prospective ECE students: ● For those who were still undecided about engineering as a career path, the EAS and CS

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Electrical & Computer Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Engelken

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.- 4.1-4 described his experience in conductingresearch in a purely undergraduate electrical engineering program in a historically teaching-oriented, master-level institution in which undergraduate utilization was critical due to absence ofengineering graduate students.This presentation will survey his long-term experience with undergraduate research in asemiconductor materials-oriented research program, and how student perspectives andexpectations, and the management/mentoring paradigms involving such, have evolvedsignificantly, for example, in relation to the advent of computer technology and the Internet. Itwill update the strategies presented in his 1985 paper 1 with the tempering of 25 additional years ofexperience with opportunities and