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Identifying Student Profiles Related to Success in an Analog Signal Processing Course

Conference Session: Empowering Students: Self-Efficacy, Advising, and Transfer Success
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Juan Alvarez, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Jennifer R. Amos, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Yael Gertner, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Benjamin Cosman
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Computer and Information Science at the University of Pennsylvania. She was a Beckman Fellow at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her current focus is on broadening par- ticipation in Computer Science and Computer Science Education She has been developing materials and teaching for iCAN, a new program for broadening participation in CS for students who have a bachelor’s degree in a field other than computer science.Benjamin Cosman ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Work In Progress: Identifying Student Profiles Related to Success in Analog Signal Processing1 IntroductionEngineers are vital to economic growth and societal needs and finding ways to improve

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Changes to a Circuits Lab Sequence to Encourage Reflection and Integration of Experiences Across Related Courses to Explore New Solution Spaces to an Engineering Problem

Conference Session: Curricular Innovations in Computing - 1
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Chandrasekhar Radhakrishnan, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Christopher D. Schmitz, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Rebecca Marie Reck, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Arijit Banerjee; Yi Zhou, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Katie Ansell, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Holly M. Golecki, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Jessica R. TerBush, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Joe Bradley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #38062Changes to a Circuits Lab Sequence to Encourage Reflection andIntegration of Experiences Across Related Courses to Explore NewSolution Spaces to an Engineering ProblemDr. Chandrasekhar Radhakrishnan, University of Illinois, Urbana-ChampaignDr. Christopher D. Schmitz, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Christopher D. Schmitz received his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois in 2002.Dr. Rebecca Marie Reck, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Rebecca M. Reck is a Teaching Associate Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign. Her

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Board 86: Teaching Ethics in an Electrical Engineering Program

Conference Session: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session
Collection: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Cyrus Habibi, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Adama Sawadogo, University of Wisconsin, Platteville
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

each module.Ethics in electrical engineering curriculumPrior to 2021, students enrolled in the electrical engineering program at the University ofWisconsin-Platteville were required to take a philosophy course offered by the humanitiesdepartment to gain exposure to ethics. However, the impact of this course was minimal as it onlypartially covered general ethics concepts. Furthermore, due to constraints related to studentcourse credits and available resources, the department faced challenges in incorporating astandalone ethics course into the curriculum.As a solution, the department opted to integrate ethics education through online modules intotwo technical courses. These modules serve distinct purposes and are tailored to different

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Board 93: Work in Progress: Developing an Engineering Asset-Management Course at an Electrical Engineering Program

Conference Session: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session
Collection: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Selma Awadallah, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Mohammad AlShaikh Saleh, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Adel Mohamed, Texas A&M University at Qatar
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

academia. It should be noted that while asset managementcourses are available in different universities, such as The University of Queensland and theUniversity of Manchester [8, 9], they are offered as postgraduate courses or for mechanicalengineering programs. The search by the authors did not find any electrical engineering schoolsthat offer an undergraduate course in asset management.As mentioned, the engineering asset management topic was chosen due to its industry origins andpractical foundations. It provides students with an opportunity to develop an engineering identitywithin them. Additionally, the great interest in asset management shown by academia and industrynot only validates this choice but also emphasizes the need to develop related

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Empowering Community-Driven Cybersecurity Education: A Framework for the Cybersecurity Ambassador Program

Conference Session: Technical Proficiency and Cybersecurity Awareness in ECE Education
Collection: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Doug W. Jacobson, Iowa State University of Science and Technology
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #42307Empowering Community-Driven Cybersecurity Education: A Frameworkfor the Cybersecurity Ambassador ProgramDr. Doug W. Jacobson, Iowa State University of Science and Technology Doug Jacobson is a University Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Iowa State University. He is currently the director of the Iowa State University Center for Cybersecurity innovation and Outreach. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Empowering Community-Driven Cybersecurity Education: A Framework for the Cybersecurity Ambassador Program

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Take responsibility to understand engineering (TRUE): A qualitative investigation of student’s engineering self-efficacy as a result of participation in a multi-stakeholder program

Conference Session: Work in Progress Papers in ECE
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Dhinesh Balaji Radhakrishnan, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Wilfrido A. Moreno P.E., University of South Florida; Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Chris S. Ferekides, University of South Florida
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

. Industryrepresentatives can provide a focused, real-world perspective on topics, reinforcing theprofessional formation of engineers and associated engineering practice. The authors alsohighlighted common topics addressed by industry guest speakers in their program, including“project management, patents, teamwork, globalization, risk management, personal andprofessional liability, and software validation.” (p. 7). The higher representation ofprofessional competencies-related topics can be associated with the significance of thoseskills in the industrial workforce, which are often left out or integrated unequally into theacademic curriculum.Studies have denoted the expectations from the industry, which wants graduates todemonstrate professional abilities and

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Board 79: Course Improvement of An Introduction to Programming Course in ECE: Customizing Learning Paths for Parallel Computing Topics

Conference Session: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Isabel Alviar, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ujjal K Bhowmik; Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #37037Board 79: Course Improvement of An Introduction to Programming CourseinECE: Customizing Learning Paths for Parallel Computing TopicsIsabel Alviar, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Isabel received her B.S. in Computer Engineering from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2023. She is currently attending University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign pursuing her M.S. in Computer Sci- ence.Dr. Ujjal K Bhowmik https://ece.illinois.edu/about/directory/faculty/ubhowmikProf. Yuting W. Chen, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Dr. Yuting W. Chen received the B.S. degree from University of Illinois at

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Board 95: Work in Progress: Implementation of Rapid Review as Formative Assessment in a Circuits Course

Conference Session: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session
Collection: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jennifer L Bonniwell, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Richard W. Kelnhofer, Milwaukee School of Engineering
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Engineering (MSOE). Formerly, he held engineering and managerial positions in the telecommunications industry. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Marquette University in 1997. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 WIP: Implementation of Rapid Review as Formative Assessment in Two Circuits CoursesAbstractMany undergraduate electrical engineering programs require circuit analysis courses early in thecurriculum. This circuits sequence is often a bottleneck to the latter half of the curriculum. Also,with this sequence presenting itself early on, students in these courses have not had theopportunity to see connections and repetition of circuit analysis ideas

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Accessible Cybersecurity Education for Engineering Students

Conference Session: Curricular Innovations in Computing - 1
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mai Abdelhakim, University of Pittsburgh - Main Campus; Samuel J. Dickerson, University of Pittsburgh
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

. There are many vulnerabilities in connected engineeringsystems that would lead to a successful cyberattack, including network-related vulnerabilities(e.g., weaknesses in computer networks’ protocols), software-related vulnerabilities (e.g.weaknesses in computer code/applications), and human-related vulnerabilities (e.g., people nottrained could reveal confidential information via social engineering, such as through phishingemails). 1 In addition, due to the deep integration between physical and cyber domains inemerging engineering systems, the impacts of each cyberattack are not confined to the cyberdomain but can cause devastating damage to physical assets (e.g., damage to equipment, theexplosion of a reactor, blackouts in cities, etc.). That

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Board 87: Work in Progress WIP Comparing the most demanded skills for Electrical and Computer Engineers (ECE) Graduates in the United States from the Perspective of ECE Academic Department Heads and ECE Professional Engineers

Conference Session: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mohammad Al Mestiraihi, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University - Engineering Education
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

differencesexisted between the department head's and professional engineers' assessments of the technicalaptitude of Electrical and Computer Engineering graduates.The results of the surveys highlight the gap between academic outcomes and industryexpectations for ECE graduates. System thinking, communication, and resource managementskills are the most important skills for ECE graduates from the ECE professional engineer’s pointof view, while ECE department heads believed that applied academic skills, critical thinkingskills, and technology use skills are the most important.1. IntroductionAs knowledge is the backbone of any profession, academic programs strive to improveknowledge in occupation-related disciplines [1]. One of a university's priorities is to

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Work in Progress: Sensory feedback in electric circuit laboratories

Conference Session: Work in Progress Papers in ECE
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Brian E. Faulkner, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Daniel Maguire, Valparaiso University; Jennifer Marley, Valparaiso University
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

observed. Qualitative data indicates students use the sensory feedback tointerpret the quantitative data and identify errors in their hardware setup.Introduction and BackgroundThe study of electric circuits is a required course in many engineering majors. Circuits is theprimary introductory course sequence in electrical and computer engineering programs. It isalso the gateway to more advanced study in instrumentation and controls in biomedical ormechanical engineering. Circuits is a high-enrollment course that several majors must pass tocomplete degrees in engineering.Laboratory study is an important component of many engineering classes. Laboratories offermany important contributions to engineering classes, as summarized in Fiesel, 2005. This

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Board 87: Work in Progress: The 2TO4 Project - Facilitated Transition from 2-Year to 4-Year Electrical and Computer Engineering Studies

Conference Session: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session
Collection: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kenneth A Connor, Inclusive Engineering Consortium & Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Prairie View A&M University; Miguel Velez-Reyes, University of Texas at El Paso; Barry J. Sullivan, Electrical & Computer Engineering Department Heads Assn; Bruk T Berhane, Florida International University; Michelle Klein, Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept. Heads Assoc.; Kathy Ann Gullie; Milford Muskett
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #43708Board 87: Work in Progress: The 2TO4 Project - Facilitated Transition from2-Year to 4-Year Electrical and Computer Engineering StudiesDr. Kenneth A Connor, Inclusive Engineering Consortium & Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Kenneth Connor is Program Officer at the Inclusive Engineering Consortium (IEC), whose mission is to enable MSI ECE programs to produce more and better prepared graduates from groups that have been historically underrepresented in ECE careers. He is also an emeritus professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering (ECSE) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI

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Board 82: Remote, Hands-on ECE Teaching: Project RECET

Conference Session: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and The Inclusive Engineering Consortium; Douglas A Mercer; Daniel D Stancil, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; John H. Booske, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Michael Devetsikiotis, University of New Mexico; Barry J. Sullivan, Electrical & Computer Engineering Department Heads Assn; Kathy Ann Gullie; Michelle Klein, Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept. Heads Assoc. (ECEDHA); Gregory T Byrd
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

enhanced learning. He learned problem solving from his father (who ran a gray iron foundry), his mother (a nurse) and grandparents (dairy farmers). He has had the great good fortune to always work with amazing people, most recently the members and leadership of the Inclusive Engineering Consortium (IEC) from HBCU, HSI, and TCU ECE programs and the faculty, staff and students of the Lighting Enabled Systems and Applications (LESA) ERC, where he was Educa- tion Director until his retirement in 2018. He was RPI ECSE Department Head from 2001 to 2008 and served on the board of the ECE Department Heads Association (ECEDHA) from 2003 to 2008. He is a Life Fellow of the IEEE.Mr. Douglas A Mercer Doug Mercer received the

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Board 84: A Teamwork-based Electrical & Computer Engineering Introductory Lab Course

Conference Session: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session
Collection: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ying Lin, Western Washington University; Todd D. Morton, Western Washington University; Steven Christopher Schoeneck, Western Washington University
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

objectives” [1]. Moreover, teamwork andleadership skills are must-have qualifications for engineering graduates entering the workspacein industries, a fact well recognized by the higher education community [2][3]. It is paramountfor engineering programs to include teamwork-related content and training in the curriculum[4][5][6] and implement a process to assess the attainment of SO #5.In our ECE program, teamwork has been introduced to students in the curriculum as early as inthe first-year freshman-level ECE introductory lab course. Moreover, measures and assessmentdata from this introductory class, along with data from several higher-level ECE courses, havebeen used to gauge the attainment of SO #5. The assessment results from this introductory

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Challenges in Designing Complex Engineering Problems to Meet ABET Outcome 1

Conference Session: Power Engineering & Curriculum Innovations
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Bijan G Mobasseri, Villanova Univeristy; Liesl Klein, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Edward Stephen Char Jr., Villanova University
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

University 1998 ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Challenges in Designing Complex Engineering Problems to Meet ABET Outcome 1AbstractABET requires seven student outcomes to be met throughout a four-year curriculum for fullaccreditation. The first of these outcomes is related to identifying and solving complexengineering problems. As complex problem-solving requires higher orders of thinking along bothknowledge and cognitive process dimensions, it is difficult to design adequate assessments forstudent outcome one in more beginning courses of a curriculum. Here, the authors discuss thedefinition and requirements for an assessment to fully evaluate ABET student outcome

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Importance of Cyber-Physical Security Training in Electrical Engineering Education

Conference Session: Modern Teaching Strategies in Engineering
Collection: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sangshin Park, University of Utah; Reza Kamali-Sarvestani, California State University, San Marcos; Jairo Giraldo, University of Utah; Hamed Nademi, California State University, San Marcos; Masood Parvania, University of Utah
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Internet of Things (IoT), havebecome increasingly prevalent. These systems, ranging from smart grids to control systems, arefoundational to the next wave of innovation in industries worldwide. As such, the inclusion of acyber-physical security course module within an electrical engineering program is not justbeneficial, but essential. This module would equip students with the necessary knowledge andskills to design, analyze, and secure CPS integrated with IoT devices against potential cyberthreats. By understanding the vulnerabilities inherent to these systems and the techniques tocounteract them, future electrical engineers will be better prepared to tackle real-worldchallenges, ensuring the resilience and safety of integrated systems in an

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Low-Cost DC Motor Control System Experiments for Engineering Students

Conference Session: Online and Remote Teaching
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Bhawana Bhatta, Youngstown State University; Ghassan Salim, Youngstown State University; Vamsi Borra, Youngstown State University; Frank X. Li, Youngstown State University
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

University. His areas of interest are control systems and signal processing. He holds a BS, an MS, and PhD (ABD) all in electrical engineering. Additionally, he is a registered professional engineer in WV since 2001, and is an active member of IEEE.Dr. Vamsi Borra, Youngstown State University Before moving to YSU, Dr. Borra worked as an assistant professor and program coordinator (Computer Engineering Technology) in the Department of Computer Science, Information Systems, and Engineering Technology at California University of Pennsylvania (CALU). Also, prior to CALU, Vamsi was a visiting assistant professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) department at the Univer- sity of Toledo. He also worked

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Electrical & Computer Engineering Students’ Approach to Academic Advising and Course Selection

Conference Session: Empowering Students: Self-Efficacy, Advising, and Transfer Success
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Christopher Martinez, University of New Haven; April Yoder, University of New Haven
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

minimal varia?on in the advising for each program.The survey was deployed for all programs in the department. Therefore, we expected to receivesimilar results from the en?re department popula?on. Across the three programs, studentsshare several courses, cross-populate elec?ves, and move some by changing majors.The list of ques?ons for the survey is listed in the survey results sec?on of the paper. The basicsec?on of type of ques?ons for completeness are: • Demographics • Registra0on Process • Selec0ng Courses • Course Informa0on • Career Goals3. Survey ResultsDemographics Ques?on ALL ECE Q1. What is your major? -Electrical & Computer Engineering

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Incorporation of Significant Project Experiences within the Undergraduate Engineering Curriculum

Conference Session: Curricular Innovations in Computing -2
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

paper discusses the introduction and delivery of project experiences intended to create,strength, and sustain the professional growth of the undergraduate engineering degree student. Theengineering industry in the 21st century is rapidly evolving with the numerous technologicaladvances across the globe. The engineering programs at universities across the world must adaptto the ever-changing landscape by ensuring the preparation of the student to meet the demands andneeds of the global workforce. Engineering project-based learning experiences go a long waytoward training each engineering student to become an active, intentional, and goal-orientedlearner.The course, titled Project Experience, is offered as a one credit course to junior level

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Assessing Sophomore Cornerstone Courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Conference Session: Assessment and Curriculum Development
Collection: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Branimir Pejcinovic, Portland State University; Melinda Holtzman, Portland State University; Andrew Greenberg, Portland State University
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

and detailed introductionto topics such as project management, teamwork, and design. Students put this knowledge topractice in a 2-week long practicum during ECE 211 and follow that up with full projectimplementation in ECE 212. Teams are formed in ECE 211 and carry forward to ECE 212. Thissequence is required in both Electrical Engineering (EE) and Computer Engineering (CMPE)programs. Even though this is a sophomore course there are a lot of students who are juniors,primarily students who transfer from community colleges. Most of the transfer students take thesequence during the summer term where it is compressed to 8 weeks total instead of the usual 2x10 weeks.Starting with Fall 2021, we transitioned back to full face-to-face instruction

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An analysis of relationships between course descriptions and student enrollment patterns

Conference Session: Power Engineering & Curriculum Innovations
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Agoritsa Polyzou, Florida International University; Joaquin Molto, Florida International University; Nicholas Sean Gonzalez, Florida International University; Trina L. Fletcher, Florida International University; Sophia Tavio Perez
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

employing NLP approaches, we identify patterns inthe language used in course descriptions across programs with varying female studentenrollment. We examine the programs of biomedical engineering, electrical engineering,computer science, and civil and environmental engineering. Our goal is to identify how differentcourse descriptions are from these different majors in relation to the student gender distribution.We identify that the use of verbs, adjectives, and adverbs varies a lot depending on thedepartment. Departments with higher percentages of male student enrollment in courses hadsignificantly less, as they were using more nouns.In course descriptions, we see an opportunity to improve attracting, bridging, and retainingwomen in engineering and

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Exploring Outcome Expectations in Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things in First-Year Engineering Students (Work in Progress)

Conference Session: Modern Teaching Strategies in Engineering
Collection: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Andrea Ramirez-Salgado, University of Florida; Pavlo Antonenko
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

MethodsStudy Context and ParticipantsAs part of a project funded by the NSF's Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE)program, our goal is to create a hands-on curriculum that fosters a stimulating and collaborativelearning environment to increase interest among young students in hardware-related topics. Inthis curriculum, we designed an 8-week module centered on AIoT. This module, expanded uponlater, specifically covers concepts related to data acquisition using sensors and microcontrollers,along with the implementation of machine learning models to address real-life scenarios. In Fall2023, we implemented this module as the latter part of an elective course offered by the ECEdepartment to first-year students enrolled in any engineering major at

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Enhanced Learning by Visualization Applying Embedded Hands-On in Electromagnetics Class

Conference Session: Modern Teaching Strategies in Engineering
Collection: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Hoo Kim, LeTourneau University; Neil Rogers, United States Air Force Academy; George York, United States Air Force Academy; Paul R. Leiffer, LeTourneau University
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Director of the Academy Center for UAS Research.Dr. Paul R. Leiffer, LeTourneau University Paul R. Leiffer, Ph.D., is an emeritus professor in the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology at LeTourneau University. He previously served as Chairman of the Engineering Department and was co-developer of LeTourneau’s program in Biomedical Engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Enhanced Learning by Visualization applying Embedded Hands-On inElectromagnetics ClassIntroductionThis paper examines enhanced learning through visualization and hands-on experience in theElectromagnetics course in the ECE curriculum. Learners often encounter difficulties inconnecting one class to another

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Considerations for software-defined radio use within a project-based learning subject

Conference Session: Power Engineering & Curriculum Innovations
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Glenn J Bradford, University of Melbourne; Gavin Buskes, The University of Melbourne; Paul N Beuchat, The University of Melbourne
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

nature, more reflective of an engineer’sprofessional activities, requires the application of knowledge rather than its simple acquisition,and exercises professional competencies [1]. Unsurprisingly, PBL pedagogies are present inmany engineering education reform efforts, such as the Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate(CDIO) initiative [2]. As the exact definition of what constitutes PBL is imprecise, a wide rangeof learning activities fall under the category with scopes ranging from small, single laboratorysession practical work to large, multidisciplinary projects spanning multiple semesters. Thedistinctive feature of a PBL pedagogy is that students learn through doing.For subjects related to wireless communications, software-defined radio (SDR

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Power Engineering Curriculum Update with Situative Pedagogy and Concept Maps as Evaluation Tool

Conference Session: Power Engineering & Curriculum Innovations
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Valentina Cecchi, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Courtney S Smith-Orr, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Paras Mandal, University of Texas at El Paso; Sukumar Kamalasadan
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #39414Power Engineering Curriculum Update with Situative Pedagogy and ConceptMaps as Evaluation ToolDr. Valentina Cecchi, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Valentina Cecchi is an Associate Professor and the Graduate Program Director in the Electrical and Com- puter Engineering Department at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. She received her PhD in electrical engineering from Drexel University in 2010.Dr. Courtney S Smith-Orr, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Courtney S. Smith,PhD is a Teaching Assistant Professor at UNC Charlotte. Her research interests span the mentoring experiences of

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Advancing Active Learning in Electronics with Customized Printed Circuit Boards

Conference Session: Modern Teaching Strategies in Engineering
Collection: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Monika Herrmann, University of Wisconsin, Stout
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

-215 Electronics,” which is designed for sophomore students in theComputer & Electrical Engineering program at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. This course isa follow-up to the foundational course titled “CEE-205 Circuit Analysis and Design” and aims todeepen students' understanding of electronic circuits. Key topics covered in the course includediodes, transistors (FETs, BJTs, MOSFETs, JFETs), operational amplifiers (op-amps), and activefilters. The course objectives are to analyze semiconductor device circuits, design amplifiercircuits, and use simulation tools and laboratory instruments for circuit analysis.The custom PCBAs are specifically designed for use during in-class activities, not for separatelaboratory sessions, allowing