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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine Anne Hubka, University of New Mexico; Eva Chi, University of New Mexico; Yan Chen, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Jamie Gomez, University of New Mexico; Abhaya K. Datye, University of New Mexico; Tracy Lee Mallette, University of New Mexico

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Paper ID #25222 Engineers (AIChE) and American Society of Chemical Engineering Education (ASEE) where she adopts and contributes to innovative pedagogical methods aimed at improving student learning and retention.Dr. Abhaya K. Datye, University of New Mexico Abhaya Datye has been on the faculty at the University of New Mexico after receiving his PhD in Chem- ical Engineering at the University of Michigan in 1984. He is presently Chair of the department and Distinguished Regents Professor of Chemical & Biological Engineering. From 1994-2014 he served as Director of the Center for Microengineered Materials, a strategic research center at UNM that reports to the Vice President for Research. He is also the founding

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Adaptation of Laboratory-based Courses During a Pandemic: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Madalyn Wilson-Fetrow, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Ardeshir Raihanian Mashhadi, University at Buffalo; Tracy L. Mallette, University of New Mexico; Andrew P. Shreve, University of New Mexico

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Paper ID #32979Participation and Learning in Labs Before and During a PandemicMs. Madalyn Wilson-Fetrow, University of New MexicoDr. Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico Dr. Vanessa Svihla is a learning scientist and associate professor at the University of New Mexico in the Organization, Information and Learning Sciences program and in the Chemical and Biological En- gineering Department. She served as Co-PI on an NSF RET Grant and a USDA NIFA grant, and is currently co-PI on three NSF-funded projects in engineering and computer science education, including a Revolutionizing Engineering Departments project. She was

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Adaptation of Laboratory-based Courses During a Pandemic: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jason Yao, East Carolina University; Ricky T. Castles, East Carolina University; Chris Venters, East Carolina University; Nic Herndon; Melinda T. Doty, East Carolina University

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and staff safe also required adjustments to normalcampus operations. Walking traffic patterns were adjusted to keep people spaced apart. Disinfectionprocedures were developed and supplies were procured. Special signage was added throughout campusto explain the new rules and to provide the latest information. However, all these detailed adjustmentseventually would impact classroom practices, inevitably causing another layer of stress to faculty.Recognizing how isolated faculty members were and how unprecedented the challenges were, the CETdecided to launch a program to connect faculty. This program allowed faculty to share concerns, discusschallenges, and learn about best practices from colleagues. This paper elaborates upon this programand

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Bring Your Own Experiment: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University; Robert D. Adams, Western Carolina University; Paul M. Yanik, Western Carolina University; Hugh Jack, Western Carolina University; Andrew Ritenour, Western Carolina University; Hayrettin B. Karayaka, Western Carolina University

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Impossible Issues Okay Faculty: How easy to install and setup the system? 4 3 4 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 2 0 0

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ilan Gravé, Elizabethtown College

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first and foremost concern of the various faculty involved in setting up requirements andformats for the different labs has been integrating the experimental work with the topics learnedand enhancing the experimental skills of the engineering students. Yet written communicationskills play an important part in the ability to convey the description and results of an experimentto an external agent, such as a scientific audience or a future client. In a more general view,deficiencies in writing skills can influence the ability to proceed in an ordered, well-thoughttrack during an experiment or in writing a report.While writing communication skills are so important, it is usually difficult to track theprogression of the students along the different

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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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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with total funding of $1.8 million. For those not familiar, the Industrial As- sessment Centers help small and medium-sized U.S. manufacturers to save energy, improve productivity, and reduce waste by providing no-cost technical assessments conducted by university-based teams of en- gineering students and faculty. He is actively teaching several courses and pursuing research in advanced (smart/cyber) manufacturing and energy management to improve energy efficiency (reduced energy, cost, and throughput) for small to medium-sized manufacturers. In addition, he is a Matrixed Professor in the ENDEAVOR Digital Manufacturing Maker Space located in the new ENDEAVOR building, which is a 72,000-square-foot and $30 million

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Bring Your Own Experiment: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Mark Trudgen, University of Georgia; Dominik May, University of Georgia

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laboratory setups, often in excess of >$20,000, that only provide a few labs in a specific discipline. For example: A vibration table may allow for measurement of position, velocity, and acceleration. The main focus is not on sensors and data-acquisition techniques, but vibration theory. Which, requires a working knowledge of vibrations that most students won’t have. o Pre-fabricated units in excess of >$5,000 often can only be purchased during times of major renovation where external money is available. Tenure-track faculty may have funding for research equipment, but non-tenure track faculty certainly do not. The scalability issue is also

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Remote Physical Laboratories: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Jumoke 'Kemi' Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; Mehdi Shokouhian, Morgan State University; Oludayo Samuel Alamu, Morgan State University; Seong W. Lee, Morgan State University; Gbekeloluwa B. Oguntimein P.E., Morgan State University; Adedayo Ariyibi, Morgan State University; Hye Jeong Lee, Morgan State University; Krishna Bista, Morgan State University; Mulugeta T. Dugda, Morgan State University; Sotonye Ikiriko, Morgan State University; Celeste Chavis P.E., Morgan State University

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predictive relationship between motivation, self-regulated learning,and academic achievement (i.e., GPAs) at the college level; however, based on changes in classformat due to COVID-19, this relationship was not investigated as was proposed, but will beaddressed in the near future.Classroom ObservationSmith et al., [10] presented a new observation protocol known as the Classroom ObservationProtocol for Undergraduate STEM or COPUS. This protocol allows STEM faculty, after a short1.5-hour training period, to reliably characterize how faculty and students are spending their timein the classroom. The COPUS idea was developed to help STEM instructors in facilitating theprocess of collecting information on the range and frequency of teaching practices

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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 4

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Nathan John Washuta P.E., The Citadel; Coleman D. Floyd

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improvementof this class: (1) Make learning experiential by engaging students in cooperative learning experiences. (2) Give students control of their learning. (3) Highlight key points since new learners are surfers and scanners rather than readers and viewers. (4) Motivate learning by engaging students in their own learning environment. (5) Challenge students to construct knowledge from their experiences.Research QuestionsOne goal of the new mechanical engineering program is to identify best practices throughassessment of the courses and program. Another goal of the faculty is to ensure the studentshave a positive experience in each course. STEM disciplines are traditionally taught bydisseminating information

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Adaptation of Laboratory-based Courses During a Pandemic: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Mohamed A. S. Zaghloul, University of Pittsburgh; Amr Hassan, University of Pittsburgh; Ahmed Dallal, University of Pittsburgh

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feedback, unaccounted for in the survey questions,or if they had any remarks or comments.3.1. Problems in remote labs setupOut of 99 responses, only 19 students did not complain about the remote lab setup. The majorityof the students have faced some problems as shown in Fig. 1. Problems with the software downloadand installation on different operating systems were the major complaint in remote labs. The useof hardware components was the second major source of concern, as students struggled to learnthe handling of new equipment without physical instruction. Fifteen students have indicated thatthey received the kits either late, or with missing components. Approximately 7% of the responsesreported the receipt of defective hardware components in

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Developing Teamwork, Student Attitudes, and Hardware Solutions for Laboratory Courses: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Natasha Smith P.E., University of Virginia

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students. This is followed by an overview of the experiments involved andhow these activities were managed between both in person and remote students. Metrics fromeach type of team are assessed to include performance on individual and team assignments andpeer evaluations. Finally, the paper summarizes lessons learned and makes some recommendationsapplicable to lab courses in general.Engineering a Hybrid Model as Solution to PandemicPrior to bringing students back for Fall 2021, the university issued guidance to faculty that includedtwo principles: (1) deliver the mission and (2) take necessary measures to promote the healthand safety of all concerned [2]. This meant proceeding with plans to deliver the Thermal Fluidscourse to 131 third year

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Howison, The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Emily Kate Bierman, The Citadel; Nathan John Washuta P.E., The Citadel

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the last [3], but that alsoleads to shorter attention spans, a lower threshold for boredom, and a resistance to memorizationand homework [4]. Learning styles of these students are more visual and active rather than verbal.Given the characteristic preferences of these students, educators are exploring different andinnovative teaching strategies that effectively address students in terms that they easily recognizeand comprehend. For effective instruction to follow, educators should accommodate the needs ofthe learner. Brown suggested that authentic learning requires the learner to communicate detailedunderstanding of a problem or issue rather than memorize sets of isolated facts, and it must resultin achievements that have relevance beyond the

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Silveira, California State University, Chico

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Paper ID #25405Integrating Theory and Hands-On Implementation in RF Distributed-ElementFilter DesignMr. David Silveira, California State University, Chico Mr. David Silveira received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering special- izing in Power Systems, and his Master of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering both from California State University, Chico in 2014/2018. His research interests include high-speed optical wireless communications systems, automotive systems and applications, and radio-frequency hardware design. Mr. Silveira has been a faculty member in the Department of

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David MacNair, Georgia Institute of Technology; David Edward Torello, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeffrey A. Donnell, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Interactive Internal Combustion Engine Lab ProjectIntroductionLaboratory courses are an important part of undergraduate engineering programs. They arespecified in ABET’s list of student outcomes, they provide concrete experiences to reinforcelessons taught in lecture classes, and they give students some of the relatively few hands-onexperiences available in traditional engineering programs. However, while specific problemshave been difficult to identify, laboratory courses have for many years been a source ofdiscomfort and concern among engineering faculty. In 1983, Ernst outlined problems of focusand staffing that we still confront today [1]; Edward’s survey makes it clear that these concernshad not gone away by 2002 [2], as

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Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 3

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David F. Radcliffe, Swinburne University of Technology; Mary K. Pilotte, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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previously was developed in laboratory classes. Feisel and Rosa [4]observe that this trend towards more theory-centric (academic) courses, combined with thedownturn in engineering education in the 1970s, led to laboratory instruction becomingsecondary in importance. By the early 1980s, serious concerns were being raised aboutlaboratory instruction in engineering programs. “Laboratory oriented instruction for engineering students continues to be a difficult aspect of engineering education. The decreased amount of laboratory instruction in the curriculum, the decreased presence of professorial rank faculty in laboratory instruction, the dwindling level of student interest, and the inadequate resources applied to laboratory

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Philip Jackson, University of Florida; Joshua Rudaitis, University of Florida

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video quality.Last, the efficacy of online laboratories as an impactful student experience has limited coveragein the literature. Assessing student learning must be accomplished from the perspective ofcomparing practical, live laboratory exercises with their on-line, remote alternatives. As digitalexperiences engage more students in new ways, those new ways can be applied to education, butthey must be built well. There is very little information available concerning best practices inimplementing on-line labs as few educators develop or use them. This work seeks to add to thatlibrary of best practices.ReferencesAsraf, H., Dalila, K., Zakiah, M., Amar Faiz, Z., & Nooritawati, M. (2018). Computer assistede-laboratory using LabVIEW and internet

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Byul Hur, Texas A&M University

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Paper ID #27007ARM Cortex M4F-based, Microcontroller-based, and Laboratory-orientedCourse Development in Higher EducationDr. Byul Hur, Texas A&M University Dr. B. Hur received his B.S. degree in Electronics Engineering from Yonsei University, in Seoul, Korea, in 2000, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA, in 2007 and 2011, respectively. In 2017, he joined the faculty of Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. USA, where he is currently an Assistant Professor. He worked as a postdoctoral associate from 2011 to 2016 at the

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harold R. Underwood, Messiah College

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Paper ID #25686BYOE: Improving Experience with a Metal Detector Project for Electromag-neticsDr. Harold R. Underwood, Messiah College Dr. Underwood received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign (UIUC) in 1989, and has been a faculty member of the engineering Department at Messiah College since 1992. Besides teaching Circuits, Electromagnetics, and Communications Systems, he su- pervises engineering students in the Communications Technology Group on credited work in the Inte- grated Projects Curriculum (IPC) of the Engineering Department, and those who participate voluntarily