Paper ID #16191Innovations in Engineering Education through Integration of PhysicsDr. Kanti Prasad, University of Massachusetts, Lowell Dr. Kanti Prasad is a professor in the department of electrical and computer Engineering and is found- ing Director of Microelectronics/VLSI Technology Laboratories at the University Massachusetts Lowell. Professor Prasad initiated the Microelectronics/ VLSI program in 1984, and is teaching 16.469/16.502 VLSI Design and 16.470/504 VLSI Fabrication courses since its inception. From the spring of 1986 Pro- fessor Prasad developed 16.661 Local Area/Computer Networks, and since 1994 VHDL Based
Kirchhoff’s voltage lawis always true despite its obvious violation of Faraday’s law of induced EMF. The danger of thispremature specialization of engineering education becomes apparent when engineers from onediscipline work in teams with engineers from other disciplines and find they have no commonunderstanding of problems outside of their own engineering discipline. 2The authors have collaborated in teaching an advanced survey course on the physical sciencefoundations of engineering to graduate engineering students in an engineering leadershipprogram. The elevator speech on why such a course is needed goes as follows: 1) mostengineering students take all of their basic science courses during their Freshman year, 2) mostof them don’t like those
. Page 26.638.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015Engineering Program Growth with Mesh Network CollaborationDr. Hank Voss, Taylor UniversityDr. Bill Chapman, Taylor UniversityDr. Scott Moats, Crown College Page 26.638.2 Engineering Program Growth with Mesh Network CollaborationAbstractSmall Colleges and Universities (SCU) are an untapped resource for holistic EngineeringEducation, creative entrepreneurial “big ideas”, and growth of national science, technology,engineering, and math (STEM) literacy in a competitive global market. This paper helps toclarify and examine some of the tradeoffs for existing and proposed two, four, and
Paper ID #12758RESISTANCE IS FUTILE: A NEW COLLABORATIVE LABORATORYGAME BASED LAB TO TEACH BASIC CIRCUIT CONCEPTSDr. James G. O’Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology James G. O’Brien is an associate professor of Physics at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA. James is currently pursuing educational pedagogies in engineering education through game-ification of education and the design of competitive table top games which engage students in an exciting atmo- sphere to help facilitate learning of essential physics concepts. Aside from a love of gaming and its role in education, James is also the Vice President
Engineering Education, 2017 Online Based Innovation - online tools and teaching to support global collaboration and distributed development projectsAbstractThis paper is based on work done at IdeaSquare, an innovation experiment at CERN, theEuropean Organization for Nuclear Research.Challenge Based Innovation -course (CBI) is a 4-6 months long format developed by IdeaSquareand collaborating universities. During the course, graduate students visit CERN for 3-4 weeks,and rest of the project is distributed globally in the premises of the participating universities. Thispaper focuses on the second iteration of the course, which was done in collaboration with 7universities, across 8 time zones and with 46 students from engineering
. She is the CEO of MindFuel (Science Al- berta Foundation), a registered charity and non-profit, which develops award winning STEM resources for K-12. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 An Evaluation of a Digital Learning Management System in High School Physics Classrooms 1 Meera Singh, 1Qiao Sun, and 2Cassy Weber meera.singh@ucalgary.ca; qsun@ucalgary.ca; CWeber@MindFuel.ca 1 Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, The University of Calgary, 40 Research Place N.W., Calgary AB, T2L 1Y6. 2 CEO, MindFuel, Suite
, Illinois. She is current chair of the Education Committee of the ASCE Technical Council on Forensic Engineering. Her research is in the areas of engineering education, including engineering case studies in undergraduate education.Jennifer H. Rushing, Central Coast New Tech High Jennifer H. Rushing teaches Physics and Computer Science at a Project-Based Learning high school in Nipomo, California called Central Coast New Tech High. She is passionate about engineering education and providing high school students with a safe space to take risks and make mistakes. As the Programming Coach for the NHS Titan Robotics Club, she has also assisted student teams competing in both the VEX Robotics National and World Championships
more than 90 peer-reviewed publications. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Comparing what 8th vs 10th grade students take away from engineering curriculum incorporated into their Physical Science Classroom- (Work in Progress)Background and MotivationEngaging students through hands on activities, projects and inquiry based instruction can be aneffective way to introduce engineering and engineering careers to high school students. Whenstudents investigate and learn about these topics through an extended design project, it couldincrease their overall interest in engineering or science subjects1. The National ScienceFoundation Graduate STEM Fellows in K-12
Paper ID #14650Ten Ways to Improve Learning Physics as Part of an Engineering CourseProf. Rodrigo Cutri P.E., Instituto Mau´a de Tecnologia Cutri holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Maua Institute of Technology (2001), MSc (2004) and Ph.D. (2007) in Electrical Engineering - University of S˜ao Paulo. He is currently Titular Professor of Maua Institute of Technology, Professor of the University Center Foundation Santo Andr´e, and consultant - Tecap Electrical Industry Ltda. He has experience in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Industrial Electronics and Engineering Education, acting on the following topics
. “Blackboard Collaboration: Consolidation of On-LineCourse Materials and Assessment for Multiple Sections Using Blackboard.” Proceedings of the 2004American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Session 2081, 2004.3. Tanyel, M. “Hot Wheels, Blackboard and Labview – what do they have in common?” Proceedings of the2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, 2005.4. Strenth, W. J. “Developing ‘Civil Construction,’ An Internet Class using Electronic Blackboard.”Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition,Session 3647, 20015. Shu-Sheng Liaw. “Investigating students’ perceived satisfaction, behavioral intention, and
Professor in the Department of Physics, State University of New York at Oswego. Ieta is a member of Professional Engineers of Ontario. Page 25.729.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012IMPLEMENTATION OF AN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH COURSEA capstone course comes as the peak experience for students in higher education programs. Thechallenge may sometime extend to their advisors as well. We report our experience with teachinga senior research project course to Physics students at a teaching university using a recently setup Applied Electrostatics Laboratory. The design of the course allowed
collaborate in their research, working in groups orindividually on different projects within the lab’s capabilities. Page 22.489.7 Fig. 4 Sketch of the new laboratory space in the new Arts and Sciences building.NEW LABORATORY LOCATIONA new $180M Science and Engineering building is currently under construction in our campus.The ECE program, conceived to be competitive within the engineering education field, will belocated in the new building. This provided a unique opportunity to design both classrooms and Page 22.489.8laboratories according to our
based on didactic observations from Dr. Alanis doctoral dissertation. Page 23.766.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Integrated Physics and Math course for Engineering Students: A First ExperienceAbstractThis paper presents the curricular design of an integrated course of Physics and Mathematics forfirst-year engineering students at a large private university in northern Mexico. The innovationincludes the redesign course content, teaching strategies, classroom environment, technology,and evaluation.Richard Feynman stated “The rules that
Paper ID #13150Engineering as an Educational Tool: Restructuring Conceptual PhysicsDr. Franz J Rueckert, Wentworth Institute of Technology Dr. Rueckert is an experimental physicist specializing in condensed matter. His research interests include magnetic and electronic properties of perovskite materials and, more recently, novel approaches to physics education. Page 26.615.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Engineering as an Educational Tool: Restructuring Conceptual
Education Research in which he studies students’ conceptual understanding, designs and implements assessment tools in education, researches on the use of technology in the classroom and conducts research on the acquisition of skills by university students in active learning environments. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Paper ID #17015Dr. Cynthia Concepci´on Castro, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Campus Monterrey Cynthia Castro Concepci´on Ling is Professor of the Mathematics Department of the School of Engineer- ing ITESM Campus Monterrey (ITESM). She graduated from the Engineering in
Paper ID #12154On the effectiveness of teaching Optics as a webinarDr. David K. Probst P.E., Southeast Missouri State University David Probst is Professor and Chair of the Physics and Engineering Physics Department at Southeast Missouri State University. Prior to joining Southeast, he was with McDonnell Douglas Corporation (now the Boeing Company) in St. Louis, MO. Page 26.1198.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 On the Effectiveness of Teaching Optics as a
Paper ID #11230Active-learning for Physics (Electromagnetism) teachers in an EngineeringCourseProf. Rodrigo Cutri P.E., Maua Institute of Techonology holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Maua Institute of Technology (2001), MSc (2004) and Ph.D. (2007) in Electrical Engineering - University of S˜ao Paulo. He is currently Titular Professor of Maua Institute of Technology, Professor of the University Center Foundation Santo Andr´e, and consultant - Tecap Electrical Industry Ltda. He has experience in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Industrial Electronics and Engineering Education, acting on the following
since 1994 VHDL Based Digital Design and taught up to 2001, till Dr. Terence Kelly (received his doctorate under supervision of Pro- fessor Prasad) took over. From spring 1998, Professor Prasad also developed and taught 16.517, MMIC Design and Fabrication course to meet the growing demand of regional semiconductor industries. He is the recipient of Zone I best paper award by American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) in 2008. He has been appointed as honorable member of IAAB of the MEGHE group of Institution and Shree Baba Ramdeo College of Engineering and Management (Nagpur) in India. He has also received the Best Teaching award for the New England Region, and the Best Campus award for the Zone 1 from ASEE dur
Paper ID #15473Undergraduate Research in Science as an Elective Course for EngineersDr. James O’Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology James G. O’Brien is an associate professor of Physics at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA. James is currently pursuing educational pedagogies in engineering education through game-ification of education and the design of competitive table top games which engage students in an exciting atmo- sphere to help facilitate learning of essential physics concepts. Aside from a love of gaming and its role in education, James is also the Vice President of the International
Paper ID #6371Technology-Enabled Nurturing of Creativity and Innovation: A Specific Il-lustration from an Undergraduate Engineering Physics CourseProf. Frank V. Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines Prof. Frank Kowalski has been teaching physics at Colorado School of Mines since 1980.Susan E. Kowalski, Colorado School of MinesDr. Patrick B. Kohl, Department of Physics, Colorado School of MinesDr. Hsia-Po Vincent Kuo, Colorado School of Mines Page 23.1161.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013
AC 2008-2143: USING WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORK AS AN EDUCATIONALTOOL FOR LEARNING SCIENCE CONCEPTSNataliia Perova, Tufts University Natasha is currently a graduate students at Tufts University majoring in Mathematics, Science, Technology and Engineering education. She previously earned her M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Tufts University in 2005 and B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Suffolk University. Natasha is currently a research assistant at the Center for Engineering Outreach where she is involved in using engineering approaches to teach high school students science and mathematics.Patricia Hogan, Suffolk University Patricia Hogan, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Physics and
. Austin University, teaching at the program in Engineering Physics. His research interests include: Radar Systems, Wireless Communications and Antennas.Dr. Christopher J. Aul, Stephen F. Austin State University Mechanical Engineering professor at Stephen F. Austin State University serving the Engineering Physics degree within the Department of Physics, Engineering and Astronomy. Research interests include com- bustion chemistry, laser diagnostics, engineering education, and outreach programs in STEM.Dr. Dan Bruton, Stephen F. Austin State University Dr. Dan Bruton is a professor of Physics at Stephen F. Austin State University. He is an Associate Dean of the College of Sciences and Mathematics and recently developed a new
. Her projects combine her expertise in thermodynamics and heat transfer with the preservation of food, the cooling of space in hot dry climates, and empowering women’s cooperatives to better manage their natural resources. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Lessons from Senior Design and a Shifting Interpretation of Appropriate Technology Gregory Mowry Director of Renewable Energy and Alternatives Laboratory School of Engineering Camille George Associate Vice Provost of Global and Local Engagement
AC 2009-2185: ASSESSING STUDENT ATTITUDES AND INTEREST IN PHYSICSAND ENGINEERING AS A RESULT OF THE PHYSICS OF CELL PHONES ANDWIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS CURRICULUMRobert Ross, University of Detroit, MercyEswara Venugopal, University of Detroit, MercyDaniel Maggio, University of Detroit, MercyMeghann Mouyianis, University of Detroit, Mercy Page 14.247.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Assessing Student Attitudes and Interest in Physics and Engineering as a Result of the Physics of Cell Phones and Wireless Communications CurriculumIntroductionFor over twenty years the College of Engineering & Science at the
. Winn, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Industrial and Management Systems Engineering Department at West Virginia University.Robin Hensel, West Virginia University Robin A. M. Hensel, Ed.D., is the Assistant Dean for Freshman Experience in the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University. Page 14.1103.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Supporting Students in Physics 111: A Critical Gateway to Engineering Career Paths*This project is funded through a STEP grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF)supporting a multi
institutionalized their undergraduate engineering curricula, and extensively shared their results with the engineering education community. He co-created the Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering and Mathematics at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, which was recognized in 1997 with a Hesburgh Award Certificate of Excellence. He has authored or co-authored over 70 papers on engineering education in areas ranging from curricular change to faculty development. He is collaborating on NSF-supported projects for (i) renewal of the mechanics of materials course, (ii) improving preparation of students for Calculus I, (iii) systemic application of concept inventories. He is currently an ABET Program Evaluator and a
Paper ID #15616Gender Effects in Physics Assessments of Kinematic GraphsDr. Robert A Ross, University of Detroit Mercy Robert A. Ross is a Professor of Physics in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the Univer- sity of Detroit Mercy. His research interests include semiconductor devices, photovoltaics, and physics pedagogy. Ross received his B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Physics from Wayne State University in Detroit.Dr. Katherine Snyder, University of Detroit Mercy c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Gender Effects in Physics Assessments of Kinematic
AC 2010-2145: MEASUREMENT OF HYDROGEN IN HELIUM FLOWRandy Buchanan, University of Southern MississippiChristopher Winstead, University of Southern MississippiAnton Netchaev, University of Southern MississippiSteven Allee, University of Southern Mississippi Page 15.860.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Measurement of Hydrogen in Helium FlowAbstractThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is one of the largest consumers ofgaseous helium in the world. Because helium is a nonrenewable resource, it is desirable toconserve the gas whenever possible. This research is a first step toward enabling heliumconservation through real-time
undoubtedly strengthened his commitment to mechanical engineering.Andrew Meier, The University of Central OklahomaMr. Shahram Riahinezhad c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Integration of High Performance Computing into Engineering Physics Education Abstract Computational skills are foundational in engineering physics education. Computational exercises, labs, and projects often employ instructive smallscale problems. These small scale problems serve to introduce content and process, and as such, serve the purpose for which they were intended. Smallscale problems do not serve to introduce students to solving problems at
AC 2007-764: FIRST-TIME ACCREDITATION OF A SMALL,MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING PHYSICS PROGRAMDenise Martinez, Tarleton State University Dr. Denise Martinez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Physics and Engineering at Tarleton State University. Her research interests include K12 Outreach and Engineering Education Techniques and Assessment as well as Control Systems and Signal Processing. She received her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 2001 and is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education and the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers