and informationsystems as seen in figure 1. This course is made up of measurement systems, drive and actuationsystem, control system, microprocessor system and computer system that are required to createmore functional and adaptable products. As mechatronics is multidisciplinary in nature, properdesign of the hands-on experience is crucial for the success of the educational experience. Figure 1: Interdisciplinary nature of mechatronics1All instruments, equipment, and appliances used by us incorporate scientific knowledge andknow how from the fields of engineering. It is of paramount importance that mechanicalengineering students have an in depth understanding of Mechatronics, and it has thereforebecome a core mechanical
Page 25.481.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Dynamics Simulation using Server Cluster TechnologyAbstractLearning Dynamics through Computational Experiments (LDCE) is a method that can achievebetter results in basic engineering Dynamics courses. This method is a Problem Based Learning(PBL) approach, where students seek for knowledge by developing projects during the course.Projects include one or more experiments through which students can learn how a dynamicsproblem works. They are able to modify parameters and retrieve graphical and numerical results.Their primary task is to develop the theoretical basis of the problems and compare the numericalresults with those produced by the
Page 11.1396.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Using MATLAB to Solve Engineering Problems for UndergraduatesABSTRACTThe purpose of this paper is to present the experience to teach sophomore and senior students onthe application of MATLAB in numerical analysis of engineering problems. MATLAB is aprofessional engineering and scientific software package developed and marketed byMathWorks, Inc. Many engineering schools now require and /or use MATLAB as one of theirprimary computing tools. The author taught MATLAB in course MEEN 1320 (Computer BasedGraphics/Design II) in Texas A&M University –Kingsville in Fall 2005. The main objective ofthe course MEEN 1320 is to help sophomore students to solve basic engineering
/public/conferences/32/papers/93 Smith, Michelle K., et al. "Why peer discussion improves student performance on in-classconcept questions." Science 323.5910 (2009): 122-124.4 Bergmann, J., A. Sams, “Flip Your Classroom: Reach Every Student in Every Class EveryDay”, International Society for Technology in Education, 20125 Farrell, J. J., R. S. Moog, J. N. Spencer, "A Guided Inquiry Chemistry Course." J. Chem. Educ.,1999, 76, 570-5746 Sivilotti, Paolo AG, and Scott M. Pike. "The suitability of kinesthetic learning activities forteaching distributed algorithms." ACM SIGCSE Bulletin 39, no. 1 (2007): 362-366.7 Northeast Regional Learning Assistant Workshop, Boston University, March, 21-22, 2014.8
to structural health monitoring, and assistive technology. He is currently working on grants related to teaching in STEM fields and laboratory curricular development and is active in developing international research opportunities for undergraduates.Dr. Ken Lulay, University of Portland BSME, University of Portland, 1984 MSME, University of Portland, 1987 PhD, University of Washing- ton, 1990 Hyster Co., 1984-1987 Boeing 1990-1998 Associate Prof, University of Portland, Current c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Design of a Curriculum-Spanning Mechanical Engineering Laboratory ExperimentAbstractThis paper describes a laboratory experiment that was
convection, conduction, heat exchangers, high temperature calibrations, drying in the paper industry, and absorption refrigeration. She has over 40 publications. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Creation of Undergraduate Engineering Laboratory with Minimal FundingAbstractFounding of new engineering laboratories requires large funding. Small liberal arts teachinguniversities, usually have limited funds particularly for engineering programs. This articledetails how a thermal engineering faculty member founded and developed a thermal engineeringlaboratory, in a small liberal arts university. Over the years the faculty member used thestudents’ laboratory
- neering practice and learning in workplace contexts. She received her bachelor’s degree in civil engineer- ing from Saint Martin’s University, her master’s degree in civil engineering - with a focus in transportation - at Oregon State University, and her doctoral degree (also from Oregon State University) focused on engi- neering education. Address: The Hal and Inge Marcus School of Engineering, Saint Martin’s University, 5000 Abbey Way SE, Lacey, WA 98503; Phone: 509-499-5187; Email: fbornasal@stmartin.eduProf. Rico Picone, Saint Martin’s University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 A Pilot Study of a Novel Set of Three Courses for Teaching Electrical System
the Robotics laboratory at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. He worked as a post-doc at University of Pennsylvania in the area of Haptics and Virtual Reality. His research interests are in the areas of unmanned vehicles particularly flapping flight, mechatronics, robotics, MEMS, virtual reality and haptics, and teaching with technology. He has ongoing research in flapping flight, Frisbee flight dynamics, lift in porous material and brain injury He is an active member of ASEE and ASME and reviewer for several ASME, IEEE and ASEE, FIE conferences and journals. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Integrated Development of Programming Skills using MATLAB
in porous media, etc). He is the author of several patents related to PEM fuel cells and the author of more than twenty publications in peer review journals or conference presentations in the fuel cells area. Dr. Gurau obtained his Ph.D. degree in 1998 from the Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Miami. Page 24.359.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Demonstration of an Automated Assembly Process for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Using Robotic Technology 1. IntroductionAt the recommendation of the ABET accreditation committee, a
AC 2010-965: SIMCAFE: A WIKI-BASED REPOSITORY OF LEARNINGMODULES FOR DEPLOYING SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICALENGINEERING EDUCATIONRajesh Bhaskaran, Cornell University Page 15.1065.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 SimCafe: A Wiki-Based Repository of Learning Modules for Deploying Simulation Technology in Mechanical Engineering EducationAbstractComputer-based simulation technology has rapidly become a key component of mechanicalengineering (ME) practice. Commerical simulation packages are used by leading companies todesign, analyze and understand complex engineering systems. To help modernize the curriculumand better prepare students for their careers
AC 2011-2803: REDESIGN OF OUTBOARD MOTORS FOR USE IN THEGRAND CANYONTrian M. Georgeou, Arizona State UniversityScott Danielson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus Dr. Scott Danielson is the Department Chair of the Engineering Technology Department at Arizona State University and has served in this capacity since 1999. He has been active in ASEE in the Mechanics Division and the Engineering Technology Division, currently serving on the Executive Board of the En- gineering Technology Council. He has also been active in ASME; being awarded the 2009 Ben C. Sparks Medal for excellence in mechanical engineering technology education, serving as a member of the Vi- sion 2030 Task Force, serving as chair elect of
MATLAB COURSE: SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION FOR STUDENTS LEARNING Kyle Larsen, Awlad Hossain and Martin Weiser Department of Engineering and Design Eastern Washington UniversityAbstractIn our institution, we offer a one-quarter long MATLAB class for the Mechanical Engineering(ME) and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) curriculum. This course teachescomputational methods to solve engineering problems using the program MATLAB. Thecoursework involves teaching fundamental programing along with engineering principles tobuild the concept, analyzing simple structural problems using matrix algebra and then solving awide variety of
Roberts University A senior student in Mechanical Engineering at Oral Roberts University, about to graduate. Interested in manufacturing/design. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016Space Air Diffusion LaboratoryAbstractSpace air diffusion systems are an integral part of many HVAC systems1-2. The design of thesystem includes finding the best location for introduction of air into the room. This paperexpounds on the designing, building, and testing of a space air diffusion laboratory setup forundergraduate engineering students. The laboratory will enable students to conduct hands-onexperiments that involve visualization and measurements of laminar, transitional, and turbulentceiling wall air-jets
Associate Chair and Director of Student Support of the Engineering Technology Department in the College of Engineering at The University of Toledo. He is also the Senior Technology Capstone course coordinator. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Using Capstone Projects for Community OutreachIntroductionThe Capstone Projects course is certainly one of the most important courses the studentsexperience in our college. In the Mechanical Engineering Department and in the EngineeringTechnology Department capstone project courses, students are exposed to and demonstrate theirabilities listed in most, if not all, ABET student outcomes a-k. Still, in our experience, not allprojects provide
Society for Engineering Education and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.Prof. Rogelio Luck, Mississippi State University Page 23.1242.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 The Use of Symbolic Solvers in Engineering EducationAbstractThere are many books and pedagogical papers on how to use mathematical CAD programs toperform numerical calculations for engineering problems. In contrast to numerical calculations,this paper explores the use of symbolic solvers for mechanical engineering
concepts in undergraduate engineering education. An integral model ofeducation for “Peace, Democracy and Sustainable Development” was recently proposed toaddress the need as required by ABET (2). Peace was the key element of the model, whereeducators should promote the pursuit of peace in engineering education through being at peacewith oneself, others, and the planet. Principles of green engineering are also important inengineering education (3), as engineers of future generations will use sustainable technology,benign manufacturing processes and an array of environmental assessment tools in their futureprofessional careers. Because of interwoven relations of sustainable development andengineering ethics, some educators suggested to incorporate
AC 2010-2210: EVALUATION OF RAPID DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM USING EYETRACKERArun Chintalapati, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyHong Sheng, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyRichard Hall, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyRobert Landers, Missouri University of Science and Technology Page 15.541.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Evaluation of Rapid Development System using Eye TrackerAbstractThis paper presents the results of the evaluation of Linear Axis Rapid Development System10(RDS), which is under development as part of a NSF funded project. The Linear Axis RDS isused in teaching control design/insertion in the
full professor in 1998. Dr. Ibrahim has research expertise in the field of liquid atomization with applications to fuel injection, spray combustion, propulsion, two-phase flow, and aerosol technology, using analytical CFD methods. His research and educational projects have received support form NASA, NSF, DOE, AFOSR, and ASHRAE. The results of his effort have been documented in over 100 published referred journal articles, conference papers, and technical reports. Dr. Ibrahim has won many honors and awards including: Tuskegee Technology Award, Technology Utilization Program and the Tuskegee University Outstanding Faculty Performance Award for Research.Vladimir Labay, Gonzaga University
also active on the professional level of SAE, currently serving as Past-Chair of the Engineering Education Board and on the SAE Board of Directors (Director term, 2007-2010), and as a Director on the Publications Board. He is also active in numerous committees. Greg joined the faculty at Kettering after serving on the faculties of the U.S. Naval Academy and Lawrence Technological University. He received his doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1991. Prior to this, he worked as an engineer for both the automotive and electric utility industries. Dr. Davis is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan.Craig Hoff, Kettering University DR
inspections. This project exemplifies the energy harvesting field as an excitingeducational tool useful for preparing students for careers in industry, consulting, entrepreneurialventures, or applied research. This paper provides a snapshot of this project and seeks todemonstrate the integration of emerging technology studies in undergraduate curriculum whilethe students explore a suite of concepts to power health monitoring systems.1: Motivation It can become easy for a student to become overwhelmed or lose enthusiasm during theirundergraduate engineering education; solving problems which have already been implemented inindustry for years or working on a project which is not utilized upon completion. On the otherhand, need-based problems
, citing thecriticisms of employers of engineering graduates who lacked communication skills, businessacumen, and “an understanding of men.” [sic]1Sir Eric Ashy writes in 1959 that he sees a higher purpose to a humanistic education, not just intaking specific courses, but in making sense of the technology the engineer employs in itswholeness, what he calls the essence of “technological humanism.”2Samuel Florman in 1968 provides five reasons for studying the liberal arts in the introductorychapter “The Civilized Engineer” of his book Engineering and the Liberal Arts. Three of thereasons are for the personal benefit for the engineer, including an appreciation of beauty,enhancing the imagination, and the development of leadership characteristics. Two
Chair and Professor of Mechanical Engineering. He has published numerous papers and has received numerous patents. He is actively involved in international programs. Page 12.187.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Advantages of Using Personal Response System Technology to Evaluate ABET and Mechanical Engineering Program OutcomesAbstractPersonal Response System (PRS) is a tool typically employed to promote active learning inclass, to increase participation, to measure conceptual comprehension, and to support MillennialLearners. At Gannon University, the evaluation and assessment activities of
Tandon School of Engineering. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Philosophy from the Uni- versity of Rochester and her Master of Science in Mathematics from NYU Tandon School of Engineering. She manages the FITL Center, which encourages and promotes innovative teaching strategies and tech- nologies for learning. The Center provides faculty with training on new classroom technologies, access to technologies and resources, opportunities for research and design, and collaboration on educational and technological projects. Ms. Jean-Pierre has taught Mathematics, Problem- Solving and Academic Success Seminars at Polytechnic University and Columbia University. In addition to her experience in academia
was the COO at Computer Aided Systems for Engineering (CASE) where he was responsible for all aspects of the draft- ing software business until CASE was acquired by SDRC in 1998. Tim’s career also includes working as a design engineer at Hughes Aircraft (now Raytheon), TRW (now Northrop Grumman) and Goodyear Atomic. Tim has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University where he served as Co-Chair of the Mechanical Engineering External Advisory Board, the Alumni Board, and is actively involved with STEM in the curriculum at many Universities. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 The Use of Software Package and Commercial Catalogues in
Lafayette Amy S. Van Epps is an associate professor of Library Science and Engineering Librarian at Purdue Uni- versity. She has extensive experience providing instruction for engineering and technology students, including Purdue’s first-year engineering program. Her research interests include finding effective meth- ods for integrating information literacy knowledge into the undergraduate engineering curriculum. Prof. Van Epps has a BA in engineering science from Lafayette College, her MSLS from Catholic University of America, a M.Eng. in Industrial Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and is currently working on her PhD in Engineering Education at Purdue.Dr. Michael Thomas SmithDr. Sorin Adam Matei
designing for, understanding, and exploiting the dynamics of mobile systems in the context of challenging environments. He focuses on biologically-inspired locomotion, novel vehicle designs, and robot-terrain interaction. He is a member of IEEE and ASME and an associate editor of the Journal of Field Robotics.Jamal S Yagoobi, Illinois Institute of Technology Jamal Yagoobi is a faculty member of the Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering Department at Illinois Institute of Technology. Page 22.908.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Integrating Innovation
AC 2009-1673: PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION UNITS, USING COMMONCOMPONENTS, FOR AN INTRODUCTORY THERMODYNAMICS COURSEMichael Plumley, United States Coast Guard Academy LCDR Michael Plumley is an Assistant Professor, and 1998 graduate, of the Mechanical Engineering program at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. He has served as coordinator for a variety of courses, including Capstone Design, Machine Design, Mechanisms, Heat Transfer, and Modeling and Control of Dynamic Systems. He holds Master of Science degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and he is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Connecticut
integrated virtual-remote lab for teaching induction motor starting methods. IEEE Journal of Latin-American Learning Technologies, 8(2):77–81, 2013.[19] Hong Shen, Zheng Xu Dalager, B. Kristiansen, V. Strom, O. Shur, M.S. Fjeldly, T.A. Jian-Qiang Lu, and T. Ytterdal. Conducting laboratory experiments over the internet. IEEE Transactions on Education, 42(3): 180–185, 1999.[20] Johnson A. Asumadu, Ralph Tanner, Jon Fitzmaurice, Michael Kelly, Hakeem Ogunleye, Jake Belter, and Song Chin Koh. A web-based electrical and electronics remote wiring and measurement laboratory (RwmLAB) instrument. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 54(1):38–44, 2005.[21] S.E. Poindexter and Bonnie S. Heck. Using the web in your courses
Paper ID #15142Integrating Research and Education in Engineering Design ProgramsDr. Martin Edin Grimheden, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) Martin Edin Grimheden is an associate professor in Mechatronics at KTH, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden, and head of the Mechatronics and Embedded Control Systems Division. Martin Edin Grimheden is also Program Director of the KTH Degree Program in Mechanical Engineering. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Integrating research and education in engineering design programsAbstractThis paper addresses some of the challenges related
AC 2011-637: USING FORWARD INFERENCING AS AN INDICATOR OFPROBLEM SOLVING SKILL IN U.S. AND INDIAN ENGINEERING UN-DERGRADUATESRoman Taraban, Texas Tech University Roman Taraban is Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Psychology at Texas Tech Univer- sity, Assessment Coordinator for the Texas Tech University Howard Hughes Medical Institute (TTU/HHMI) Biological Sciences Education Program, Member of the Texas Tech Teaching Academy Executive Coun- cil, past President of the Society for Computers in Psychology (SCiP), and Associate Editor for the Journal of Educational Psychology. He received his Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from Carnegie Mellon Uni- versity. His interests are in how undergraduate students